Equipment Engineer

About our group:

The Equipment Support Group (ESG) is responsible the Installation, Uptime reliability and Yield performance of high-tech state of the art manufacturing equipment used in the cleanroom production of magnetic thin film heads; with Photolithography, Vacuum Deposition/ Etch, Electroplating and Metrology being the core principals used in the manufacturing of the nanoscale engineered devices; the process steps and equipment used are similar with those of semi-conductor wafer fabs. 
 

The ESG group work closely with Process, Facilities, R&D and Industrial Engineering groups to drive best in class results through all aspects of equipment health performance factors for these high-cost capital assets. We welcome individuals from all relevant engineering disciplines.

About the role - you will:

You will have responsibility for the reliability performance of these complex and specialised manufacturing systems; you will liaise with OEM engineers from a range of worldwide suppliers, as well as internal engineers and technicians from other functional groups.  With a blend and mix of hands-on troubleshooting and data analysis, every day will present a different challenge.

Main Tasks: 

•    Drive actions for the diagnosis and resolution of machine failures
•    Develop robust preventative maintenance procedure to improve MTBF and MTTR 
•    Planning and co-ordination of equipment installation and EHS considerations.
•    Maximising equipment throughput and yield performance.
•    Collect, analyse and interpret equipment performance data to drive more effective decision making
•    Continuous improvement to reduce Tool failures by introducing new Engineering projects
•    Development and Automation of KPI’s and strategies for early detection and control

About you:

This role does not meet the criteria set by the Home Office for sponsorship on a Skilled Worker Visa as such sponsorship of this visa cannot be offered.

- You Have:

•    Be able to work directly hands-on and able to learn fundamental electrical and mechanical diagnosis skills.
•    Have logical and methodical approach to problem solving.
•    Ability to balance and prioritise demanding workloads.
•    Utilising excellent problem solving, communication and organisational skills, you will identify and lead projects to improve process control and production throughput by driving advancements in machine capability and reliability.
•    Keen to expand and progress your knowledge around new methods to achieving project goals that seem challenging.
•    The ability and confidence to work individually and as part of a team depending on requirements.

Your experience includes:

•    Preferably you will have an Engineering degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in an Electronic, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Chemical Engineering related degree and extensive relevant Engineering experience that would demonstrate your ability to meet and exceed the demands of the role as described above.
•    Or, have an Engineering degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in an Electronic, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Chemical Engineering related degree and with limited relevant Engineering experience but can demonstrate the ability to adapt and meet the requirements of the role as described above
•    Or extensive Engineering experience in wafer fabrication/semi-conductor sector with a proven track record.

 Please note that you must demonstrate in the application how you meet the criteria for the role as identified above. To facilitate shortlisting, the company reserves the right to apply enhanced criteria.

Completed applications should be submitted no later than midnight on Sunday, 31st August 2025

This is a Full-Time position working 39 hours per week, on-site working.

This role does not meet the criteria set by the Home Office for sponsorship on a Skilled Worker Visa as such sponsorship of this visa cannot be offered.

Testing may be used as part of the selection process.

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Location:

Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland

Our Springtown site is one of Derry/Londonderry’s largest manufacturers and we’re proud that Seagate is a flexible and inclusive place to work. We have more than 1,400 employees spanning research and development, manufacturing, and many other functions.

Here at work, you can grab breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks at our subsidized on-site cafe.

Looking for an active break from your workday? We’ve got you covered. Take a group or individual exercise class during lunch or after work at our on-site gym. 

Network with your colleagues through the Young Professionals Network, Women’s Leadership Group, the Carers Café (for caregivers of individuals with disabilities), Volunteer in the community with our support! Join our creative network, which includes a choir, foreign language classes and even a cookery class! 

Join our Employee Resource Groups (ERG), a voluntary, employee-led community built on a shared diversity identity and/or an appreciation of that identity, open to ALL current employees at Seagate! 

See list below of many of our Springtown Company Benefits:

    Health – Private Healthcare, for employees and dependents, Company sick pay and medical leave, Occupational healthcare service, Employee assistance programmes, Group income protection and On-site gym/ exercise classes / personal trainer.

    Work Life Balance – Annual leave, Flexible working hours, Part-time working, Enhanced maternity pay, Enhanced paternity pay, Bereavement leave.

    Finance – Pension – employer contributory scheme, Life assurance, Employee stock purchase plan, Competitive base pay, Company bonus scheme, Reward and recognition, Employee savings scheme, Perks at work discount programmes, Pay for civil / jury duty.

    Career – Degree / non degree assistance Externally accredited training and development opportunities, Service awards, LinkedIn learning, Learning & development programmes.

Location: Springtown, United Kingdom
Travel: None