Equipment Engineer

Seagate; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Derry/Londonderry is seeking engineers to join their Equipment Engineering team. Responsibilities include analyzing equipment performance data, leading projects for process improvements, and troubleshooting complex manufacturing systems. Ideal candidates should have an engineering degree and relevant experience in the semiconductor sector. This is a full-time position with opportunities for career development, aiming to drive innovation and efficiency in manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Identify and lead projects to improve process control and production throughput.
• Ability to work hands-on and learn electrical/mechanical diagnosis skills.
• Logical and methodical approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Analyze equipment performance data to make effective decisions.
• Plan and coordinate equipment installation and EHS considerations.
• Troubleshoot and manage machine hard down events.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree in Electronic, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Chemical Engineering

Job description

About our group:

Are you passionate about solving complex engineering challenges and driving innovation? We’re looking for talented engineers across multiple levels to join our Equipment Engineering team and help shape the future of our products and technologies.

The Equipment Support Group (ESG) is responsible for 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. The process steps and equipment used are similar to those of semiconductor wafer fabs.

ESG works 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 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:

• Collect, analyze and interpret equipment performance data to drive more effective decision making
• Development and automation of KPI’s and strategies for early detection and control
• Planning and coordination of equipment installation and EHS considerations
• Maximizing equipment throughput and yield performance
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and manage machine hard down events
• Continuous improvement to reduce tool failures by introducing new engineering projects
• Develop design changes for improvement in performance
• Participate and lead cross‑functional teams and projects
• Collaboration and communication with Seagate sites in the USA and Asia

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:

• Utilizing excellent problem solving, communication and organizational 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
• Balance large workloads and ability to identify and prioritize what’s important to the company’s success
• The ability and confidence to work individually and as part of a team depending on requirements
• Have logical and methodical approach to problem solving
• Be able to work directly hands‑on and able to learn fundamental electrical and mechanical diagnosis skills

Your experience includes:

• Preferably you will have an Engineering degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in an Electronic, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Chemical Engineering or 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

Completed applications should be submitted no later than midnight on 29th January 2026

This is a Full‑Time position working 39 hours per week.

Please demonstrate on your Cover Letter or CV how you meet the criteria set out in the job description identified above.

Testing may be used as part of the selection process.

Location:

Springtown, Derry / Londonderry, Northern Ireland

About Us

With more than four decades of storage innovation, Seagate empowers humanity to thrive in the data age and helps people and businesses navigate the ever‑expanding data landscape. Seagate is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, military and veteran status, or other status protected by applicable law.

Seagate will provide reasonable accommodation with the application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail].

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Seagate Technology is committed to equal opportunity in employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community irrespective of sex, marital status, religious affiliation, age, disability or ethnic origin. All applications will be considered strictly on the basis of merit.

Seagate will provide reasonable accommodation with the application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail].

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