Senior Equipment Engineer
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About us
Plessey has a long history of innovation. Founded in 1956, we have evolved from one of Europe’s earliest semiconductor pioneers into the world’s most advanced MicroLED specialist. Over the decades, Plessey has built a first class, fully integrated platform designing, manufacturing, and engineering next-generation display technologies entirely in-house. This end to end capability, combined with our strong IP portfolio, uniquely positions us to lead the scaling of MicroLEDs from lab innovation to high-volume production.
Our future is even brighter. We believe MicroLEDs will define the next era of technology—powering ultra-efficient AR/VR displays, driving optical processors that make AI faster and more sustainable, and enabling devices yet to be imagined. With our unique expertise and talented team, we are positioned to lead this transformation.
It’s an exciting time to join us: Plessey has recently been acquired by Haylo Labs, accelerating our growth and opening new opportunities.
Our Values
- Innovation
- Collaboration
- Commitment
- Care
Location
Located at our head office and state-of-the-art fabrication facility in Plymouth.
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Equipment Engineer to provide support across the Films & MOCVD technology teams. You will provide technical leadership, tool ownership, and continuous improvement within our semiconductor manufacturing operation. This role is responsible for maximising equipment uptime, yield, reliability, and process stability, while also driving innovation in tool performance, automation, and preventative maintenance.
Key Responsibilities
- Own assigned tools end-to-end, including uptime, availability and process stability.
- Proactively monitor equipment performance against defined targets, proactively addressing issues to minimise downtime and maximise efficiency.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with process, maintenance, production, facilities, and quality teams, as well as external tool vendors and R&D partners, to ensure equipment reliability, optimise performance, and support technology advancement.
- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure spare parts availability to support optimal tool performance.
Experience & Attributes
- HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechanical Engineering.
- 5 + years of hands-on experience in a semiconductor manufacturing environment.
- Proven experience supporting, maintaining, and troubleshooting complex semiconductor equipment.
- Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and electronic engineering principles.
- Ability to read, interpret, and work from electrical schematics, circuit diagrams, and technical drawings to diagnose and resolve equipment issues.
- Demonstrated tool ownership experience, including responsibility for uptime, yield support, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement.
Advantage
- Hands on experience with Films tools such as PVD, ALD, PECVD, sputtering, evaporation or Plating.
- Hands-on experience with MOCVD tools, specifically Gallium Phosphide (GaP) systems, experience with Aixtron and/or Veeco MOCVD tools.