Senior Equipment Engineer Wafer Test

Plymouth - UK

Yearly Salary: GBP 35001 - 65000

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

This role involves supporting maintaining and improving wafer-level test equipment within a cutting-edge micro-LED R&D environment. You will be responsible for maximising equipment uptime resolving hardware and software issues performing scheduled maintenance and calibration and driving continuous improvement.

The position also requires close collaboration with vendors and cross-functional teams to optimise wafer test performance and support equipment used in wafer-coring processes. The working pattern is Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:30 with occasional extended hours to meet critical deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain troubleshoot and repair wafer probers and test equipment.
Perform equipment setup calibration and configuration of test instruments probe cards and test interfaces.
Manage test equipment maintenance and vendor tooling and spare parts.
Monitor equipment performance and implement improvement actions to enhance tool uptime throughput and quality.
Support the execution of equipment qualification activities evaluation and scheduled maintenance.
Analyse test data to identify equipment-related yield issues and implement fixes.
Collaborate with customers and vendors for equipment requirement and upgrade/modification to enable wafer testing capabilities.
Create and maintain equipment documentation and standard operating procedures.
Ensure quality and safety standards and procedures are implemented on the defined equipment set.
Provide technical training and support to shift engineers.

Experience & Attributes

A minimum HNC in Electrical or Electronic or Mechanical Engineering is preferred or suitable experience.
Minimum 5 years of experience in wafer test equipment engineering.
Hands-on experience with wafer probers (TEL and FormFactor platforms) or automated test equipment (Teradyne platform).
Good knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems troubleshooting and fault rectification methods.
Strong commitment analytical problem-solving skills and continuous improvement mindset.
Ability to multi-task and work safely and effectively without close supervision.
Understand SPC DOE FMEA OCAP and data analysis methodologies.

Advantage

Knowledge on wafer coring equipment such as wafer mounter dicing and backgrind.

The Company

The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees and provide support to clients from all over the country.

Life at Plessey

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The Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Group personal pension plan and life assurance

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Subsidised
gym

Private health and dental schemes

Free on-site parking

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free fruit and hot drinks

Employee referral scheme

Subsidised canteen

Staff
events

Testimonials

Hannah Process Technician

I enjoy working at Plessey as each day is different. I am always learning new things to help me develop in my role and I get to work with some really interesting addition the salary and company benefits are competitive which allows me to enjoy my life outside of work.

Mark Equipment Team Leader

Plessey has enabled me to progress a long safe and successful engineering career in a high-tech micro-electronics industry working alongside a great bunch of dedicated engineers in an open and friendly environment

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