Shift Equipment Engineer

Company: Plessey Semiconductors Ltd
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Location: Plymouth
Job Description:

Shift Equipment Engineer

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Plymouth

Description

Plessey is looking for an Equipment Engineer to support our wafer-level test and coring equipment in a cutting-edge micro-LED R&D environment. In this role, you will help maintain, troubleshoot, and improve the equipment that tests and cores wafers, ensuring it runs reliably and efficiently. Your work will directly support high-quality wafer testing and R&D activities in our micro-LED manufacturing.

These roles will be based in a clean-room environment, and will be on a rotating shift pattern of 4 on, 4 off. These will consist of 2 day shifts (7am – 7pm) and 2 night shifts (7pm – 7am).

Key Responsibilities

  • Support maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of wafer probers and test equipment
  • Monitor equipment performance and report issues to improve uptime, throughput, and quality
  • Support equipment qualification, evaluation, and scheduled maintenance activities
  • Maintain equipment documentation and follow standard operating procedures
  • Follow quality and safety procedures for all equipment tasks

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

  • HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechanical Engineering, or a relevant technical apprenticeship.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience with maintenance, repair, and fault-finding on electrical, electronic or mechanical equipment.
  • Proven troubleshooting, fault-finding, and problem-solving capability.
  • Strong understanding of electro-mechanical systems and ability to apply knowledge to new equipment types.
  • Strong team working skills and a highly motivated, organised approach with a “can-do” attitude.

Benefits

  • Pension scheme
  • Private medical & dental insurance
  • 25 days’ holiday
  • Free onsite meals
  • Onsite gym

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Posted: October 25th, 2026