- Lead Mechanical Engineering Projects: Own the technical delivery of mechanical engineering solutions for semiconductor manufacturing equipment, including subsystems and technology developments.
- Team Leadership and Mentoring: Lead and guide a team of around 6 mechanical engineers, ensuring the effective execution of tasks across multiple projects. Provide expert guidance to develop a skilled engineering team and support them through the process.
- Best Practices Advocacy: Advocate for and lead the adoption of best practice mechanical engineering to improve time, cost, quality, and compliance in project delivery.
- Work Package Management: Design and allocate work packages, managing the project through milestones to volume production.
- Compliance and Safety: Ensure that all mechanical engineering work meets product, stakeholder, and regulatory requirements by design.
- Progression: Develop expertise in key areas of mechanical engineering for semiconductor equipment, progressing towards a Principal Engineer role.
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (essential)
- Master’s degree in mechanical engineering (desirable )
- Chartered Engineer or working towards professional registration with a recognised engineering institution
- Functional Safety Certifications (desirable).
- Mechanical engineering experience in a relevant industry (essential).
- Experience working in a regulated, compliance-driven environment such as semiconductor manufacturing equipment (desirable).
- Knowledge of relevant standards: EN 61511, SEMI S2, SEMI S10, HAZOP, FMEA, PHA
- Experience of working with design-for-X principles (manufacture, cost, maintainability, etc.)
- Experience in semiconductor equipment and system integration (desirable).
- Practical understanding of abatement and exhaust management (desirable).
- Strong technical expertise in mechanical design and engineering practices
- Leadership and mentoring skills, with a proven track record of guiding and developing engineering teams.
- Ability to manage complex projects, ensure compliance, and communicate technical concepts clearly to cross-functional teams.
- Problem-solving abilities with a calm, professional approach to handling challenges.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, in English.
- Ability to check and release engineering drawings to BS8888, as well as P&ID review
- Influencing skills across different levels of the organisation (desirable).