Grade 2 Maintenance Technician

Role Overview

The Grade 2 Maintenance Technician is a skilled professional charged with autonomously performing both preventive and corrective maintenance tasks on vacuum pumps, pump integration racks, gas abatement systems, and line heater equipment. The position demands robust practical maintenance expertise, strong troubleshooting abilities, and the capacity to independently identify and fix equipment malfunctions.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute independent preventive and corrective maintenance on vacuum pumps, integration racks, gas abatement units, and line heaters.
• Use standardized troubleshooting methods to diagnose mechanical, electrical, and control system failures.
• Carry out equipment repairs, replace components, make adjustments, and conduct functional testing to return machines to operational state.
• Interpret and apply technical diagrams, electrical schematics, equipment manuals, and maintenance protocols effectively.
• Recognize recurring problems and contribute to root cause analysis and corrective solution design.
• Participate in initiatives that enhance equipment reliability and operational uptime, minimizing recurring breakdowns.
• Perform all maintenance work adhering strictly to environmental, health, and safety regulations and procedures.
• Maintain detailed and accurate maintenance logs, fault records, and equipment history within computerized management systems.
• Communicate clearly with colleagues during shift changes about equipment conditions, technical issues, and pending tasks.
• Mentor and provide hands-on support to Grade 1 Technicians to enhance their technical skills.
• Help develop and refine maintenance procedures and related technical documentation.
• Collaborate efficiently with engineering, operations, and technical support teams to resolve equipment problems.
• Support achievement of maintenance KPIs, including equipment availability and reliability targets.

Candidate Profile and Qualifications

• Level 6 qualification under the National Framework of Qualifications in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Maintenance Engineering disciplines; or alternatively, at least five years in relevant maintenance or technical service roles.
• Proven history maintaining industrial equipment with both preventive and corrective practices.
• Effective at diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, or control system faults.
• Ability to prioritize and perform maintenance activities independently.
• Strong comprehension of safety protocols, equipment isolation processes, and environmental standards.
• Experience with technical manuals and use of computerized maintenance management software.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork capabilities.
• Willingness and ability to work a rotating 12-hour continental shift schedule, including nights and weekends.

Preferred Experience

• Maintenance background within the semiconductor sector is advantageous.
• Hands-on experience with vacuum pumps, pump integration, gas abatement, and line heater systems is preferred.
• Skilled in resolving complex equipment malfunctions and investigating repetitive failures.
• Knowledge of reliability improvement methods and maintenance performance metrics.
• Experience mentoring junior technicians is a plus.

Benefits and Compensation

• Access to a comprehensive technical training program.
• Exposure to cutting-edge semiconductor technology.
• Career progression opportunities in an international corporate environment.
• A collaborative and supportive work team.
• Salary range of €50,000 to €55,000 annually, inclusive of shift premium.
• Work shifts follow a 12-hour continental cycle covering days, nights, and weekends.
• Department placement in Equipment Maintenance / Technical Services.