Senior Equipment Engineer (Semiconductor)

TL;DR

Senior Equipment Engineer (Semiconductor): Leading maintenance and optimization of high-value wafer processing tools in a high-tech cleanroom environment with an accent on fault-finding, diagnostics, and equipment reliability. Focus on driving improvement projects, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring stable high-volume production.

Location: Must be based in Manchester, UK (Onsite)

Salary: £60,000–£69,000 (including shift allowance)

Company

hirify.global is a global semiconductor manufacturer committed to high-volume production and sustainable innovation.

What you will do

• Lead effective equipment maintenance programmes to ensure safe and stable operation of specialist tools.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and repair complex equipment issues across high-volume wafer processing tools.
• Monitor and optimize equipment daily to enhance performance and prevent downtime.
• Train and mentor less experienced engineers to support skills development across the team.
• Develop and maintain documentation and procedures for equipment checks and maintenance.
• Conduct and direct equipment experiments, improvement actions, and capability projects.

Requirements

• Must be able to work a rotating days shift pattern (7am-7pm).
• Degree, HNC, HND, or relevant qualification in a scientific or engineering discipline.
• Senior-level experience in maintaining equipment within a light engineering or robotics background.
• Solid understanding of electronic and mechanical principles.
• Proven fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Knowledge of tool FMEA/RCA and standard quality tools (e.g., 4c/8d).

Nice to have

• Previous exposure to specialised semiconductor equipment.
• Minimum of 5 years of industry experience with a proven track record of improvements.

Culture & Benefits

• Bonus scheme of up to 6% and contributory pension scheme up to 9%.
• Comprehensive benefits including income protection, life assurance, and enhanced parental leave.
• On-site medical centre and subsidised canteen.
• Opportunities for leadership training and academic support up to PhD level.
• Commitment to diversity with active employee resource groups and carbon-neutral goals.

Hiring process

• Recruiter review.
• 30-minute telephone or Teams interview.
• 60-minute on-site interview and facility tour.