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 graduates from all relevant engineering disciplines.
About the role
You will have responsibility for the performance of these complex and specialized 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
- Analysis of equipment performance data and develop action plans.
- Development and Automation of KPI’s and strategies for early detection and control.
- Planning and co-ordination of equipment installation and EHS considerations.
- Maximising equipment throughput and yield performance.
- Troubleshoot, Diagnose and Manage machine hard down events.
- Develop design changes for improvement in performance.
- Be involved in cross functional teams.
- Liase with your counterpart in our sister plant in Minneapolis to ensure shared learning and congruency of approach.
About you
Please note that applicants must have eligibility to take up permanent employment in the UK without the requirement to be sponsored by Seagate.
- Strong communication skills, with excellent oral and written updates on projects or tasks.
- Strong Computing skills.
- The ability and confidence to work individually and as part of a team depending on requirements.
- Have logical and methodical approach to problem solving.
- Have ability to learn other engineering skills outside of your core area of study.
- Be able to work directly hands-on and able to learn fundamental electrical and mechanical diagnosis skills.
Your experience includes
- Recently graduated from or in the final year of your degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in an Electronic, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Chemical Engineering related degree programme.
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, 12th January 2025
This is a Full-Time position working 39 hours per week, on-site working.
Testing may be used as part of the selection process.
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