Job Description

About the Role

As the Tool Owner for Coring and Test equipment, you will ensure peak performance, reliability, and efficiency of critical fab tools. You will act as the technical expert, driving continuous improvement, optimising processes, and collaborating across teams to support production, quality, and technology advancement.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor and optimise equipment performance to minimise downtime and maximise efficiency Manage tool-related spend while maintaining performance standards Collaborate with process, maintenance, production, facilities, quality teams, external vendors, and R&D partners to ensure equipment reliability and innovation Maintain accurate documentation and spare part availability to support optimal tool operation Lead continuous improvement initiatives to sustain peak tool performance Stay updated on upgrades and enhancements to improve process quality and equipment reliability Benchmark tool performance against industry standards and work with vendors to achieve top-tier results Anticipate and mitigate part obsolescence risks through robust contingency planning Support installation, qualification, and integration of new tools into fab operations Provide expert guidance, training, and maintenance support to shift engineers as needed Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards on assigned equipment Occasionally provide out-of-hours support and cover for other tool owners, including unfamiliar equipment

Experience & Attributes

HNC in Electrical or Electronic or Mechanical Engineering Solid understanding of electro/mechanical systems which can be applied to new equipment types (how complex equipment systems operate) Minimum 6 years' experience in a high tech maintenance environment Proficient in mechanical, electronic, and electrical engineering concepts Ability to follow electrical drawings and circuit diagrams to facilitate tool trouble shooting High level of computer literacy with ability to use Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel etc Ability to multi-task and work safely and effectively without close supervision Proven troubleshooting analytical skills and the ability to demonstrate this Strong fault finding techniques and problem solving skills Be committed and contribute towards a continuous improvement operating environment Organised, highly motivated and disciplined with a 'Can Do' attitude and a wish to be involved in the future success of Plessey Excellent team working and effective communication skills

Advantage

Semiconductor equipment engineering experience Equipment tool ownership experience Experience of leading teams and taking responsibility for team performance

Plessey is working with world leaders in consumer technology, who are paving the way with innovative next-generation Augmented Reality and wearable applications, based on advanced microLED display solutions.


Challenging existing display technologies, microLEDs are propelling forward a vast, yet stagnated market, changing the way we interact with our devices, both for information and entertainment.


Drawing on over a decade of semiconductor and optoelectronics expertise, Plessey has developed an award-winning, unique, and proprietary GaN-on-Silicon platform and monolithic process at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.