Equipment Engineer

Chelmsford
6 months ago
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At the forefront of technological innovation, our client is a global leader with a stellar reputation, specializing in the development of cutting-edge products for high reliability markets including space / satellite, electronics design and development, oceanographic research and medical imaging.
 
Role Description:
We are looking for an Equipment Engineer with an interest in a wide range of disciplines to provide technical support to shift equipment engineers covering all areas of silicon wafer processing equipment, package and test. Projects will include equipment installations, improvements and solving 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. The role is onsite and works Monday - Friday office hours. There is flexibility to choose early or later start/finish working patterns to suit you.
 
Responsibilities:

Respond rapidly to equipment issues using your electrical and mechanical knowledge and experience. Working to ensure that a timely repair is carried out, and clear progress updates are provided to the production teams. Lead cross functional teams within Teledyne and external engineers, recording actions and minutes of meetings on the more complex issues as they arise.
Project work, installing new equipment and Equipment modifications. Providing all the necessary documentation and training to others.
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:

Experience in a multidisciplined engineer role with electrical and mechanical engineering experience
The willingness to wear Self-contained Breathing apparatus in this role after you have passed a medical and received training.
Due to cleanroom working the wearing of make up is not allowed and to not have smoked 4 hrs before entering the cleanroom (non smokers preferred).Benefits:

Competitive Salary dependent on experience
Superb campus working environment
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays as standard – with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave.
Free on-site parking and secure area for motorcycles and bicycles
Electric Car scheme / salary sacrifice.
Competitive pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Life Assurance
The site has its own football pitch, which holds regular company tournaments.
Season ticket discounts on Greater Anglia Trains.
Christmas shutdown ensures that you get time off during the festive break.
Flexible start and finish times – 37 hour week and core hours are between 9:00am and 15:30.
Support your professional development with a paid membership to a relevant professional body.
Access to mentors and training – explore the vast training library at the company University!
The company has a culture that is friendly and welcoming

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