Senior Equipment Engineer
Northampton – Must drive due to location
Highly Competitive salary plus incredible employee benefits
Responsibilities:
•Equipment improvements and upgrades and assistance with installations
•Working on MOVPE and associated equipment to minimize downtime during production to include phosphorous trap and gas cylinder changes using self-contained breathing apparatus SCBA (training will be provided, must be clean shaven).
•Fork lift truck driving (training will be provided).
•Oversee chemical, gases and spare parts control, chemical fills and waste management.
•Instruct and advise shift personnel in regard to procedure and solutions.
•Assist with logistic projects. E.g. equipment relocation, cleanroom reorganization, shipping, etc.
•Assist with shutdown activities. Some weekend overtime is required.
•Liaison with equipment and spares suppliers and specialist service providers (including the supervision of external contractors and field service engineers).
•Develop and deliver preventative maintenance strategies to maximise equipment utilisation and up-time.
To be considered for this position you will need the following:
•An HNC or Degree in an electrical/mechanical engineering discipline (or equivalent)
•5 years of experience within, a manufacturing/engineering environment.
•Electrical qualifications such as BSth edition would be an advantage.
•Electrical engineering experience to include low and high voltage working.
•Basic understanding of pneumatic systems and the operation & use of PLCs.
•Ability to read and understand equipment wiring schematics.
•Familiar with the use of hazardous chemicals and gases.
•Previous experience with MOVPE reactors or any CVD/semiconductor equipment.
•Experience working within wet or dry exhaust gas abatement systems.
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