Electronics Maintenance Engineer

Chelmsford

8 months ago

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£35,000 - £42,000 + excellent bens.

A global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance systems and components are seeking a Electronics Maintenance Engineer who will be responsible for ensuring the optimal performance, maintenance, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment.

Role Description: Electronics Maintenance Engineer

We are looking for a mechatronics engineer with an electronics bias.
You will provide technical support to shift equipment engineers covering all areas of silicon wafer processing equipment, package and test.
Lead and participate in equipment installations, improvements and solve under lying equipment issues. This equipment is housed within three clean areas requiring full gowning.
It is a multi-disciplined role where you work hands on and gain experience with working with gases, chemicals, robotics, vacuum, electrical and electronics.
We are looking for a team player who has excellent organisational skills able to manage their own time and workload efficiently.
If enjoy solving problems and working with a great team of people then please apply.

Responsibilities: Electronics Maintenance Engineer

Project work, installing new equipment and Equipment modifications. Providing all the necessary documentation and training to others.
Respond rapidly to equipment issues, ensuring that a timely repair is carried out, and clear progress updates are provided to the production teams. Lead cross functional teams and external engineers, recording actions and minutes of meetings on the more complex issues as they arise.
Responsible for producing all risk assessments for all equipment. Also host and control of contractors review their method statements and risk assessments issuing a permit to work.

Experience and qualifications: Electronics Maintenance Engineer

Experience in multidisciplined role with a strong electronics skill. Educated with a minimum of HNC in electronics

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