Shift Equipment Engineer

About the role

Plessey are looking for a Shift Equipment Engineer to keep our Films equipment running smoothly. In this role, you will help maintain, troubleshoot, and improve the specialist equipment used to deposit and process the thin films that form the foundation of our microLED devices. You will work closely with Process Engineers to ensure the equipment performs reliably, maximise uptime, and support the production of high‑quality microLED displays.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repair of a wide spectrum of semiconductor electronic equipment.
• Perform equipment qualification to ensure tools meet performance and safety requirements.
• Serve as an active member of the site Emergency Response Team.
• Ensure all work complies with defined quality, safety, and clean‑room standards.
• Provide full support for critical equipment areas, including product loading/unloading, maintenance, process monitoring, repairs and improvement activities.
• Deliver project work and continuous‑improvement initiatives as agreed with the team leader.

Required profile

• 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 and problem‑solving capability.
• Strong understanding of electro‑mechanical systems and ability to apply knowledge to new equipment types.
• Team‑working skills and a highly motivated, organised “can‑do” attitude.

Required skills

• Maintenance and repair of semiconductor electronic equipment.
• Equipment qualification and performance testing.
• Fault finding and troubleshooting of electro‑mechanical systems.
• Compliance with clean‑room quality and safety standards.

What we offer

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