Lumentum (NASDAQ: LITE) is a global leader in innovative optical and photonic products enabling optical networking and commercial laser customers worldwide. Our technologies are integral to virtually every type of telecom, enterprise, and data centre network, and support advanced manufacturing and next generation sensing applications. Lumentum’s UK wafer fabrication facility in Caswell is a centre of excellence for high-performance optoelectronic devices used in telecommunications and industrial systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide first-line engineering response for all equipment issues during shift operations.
- Conduct repairs, fault diagnosis, and preventative maintenance on semiconductor processing tools.
- Oversee chemical and gas supply management, waste handling, and spare parts control.
- Implement and support preventative maintenance strategies to maximise OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and uptime.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, 6S, 8D) and maintain accurate documentation of actions and outcomes.
- Participate in production and planning meetings to represent equipment engineering performance.
- Support the site emergency response function, participation in the Emergency Response Team is encouraged.
- Fork-lift truck operation may be required (training will be provided).
Key Relationships
- Process and Equipment Engineering Teams
- Facilities and Maintenance Teams
- Manufacturing Operations Team
- MES (PROMIS) and IT Teams
Qualifications
Apprenticeship, HNC, HND or Degree in an Electrical or Mechanical Engineering discipline (or equivalent). Alternatively, a minimum of 5 years’ directly relevant experience in complex electro-mechanical system maintenance.
Preferred Backgrounds and Transferable Skills
This role is particularly suited to candidates from high-reliability, process-driven environments such as Semiconductor, Aerospace, Automotive, Pharmaceuticals, or the UK Armed Forces.
Skills
Essential:
- Proven experience in a high-tech, precision-engineering environment.
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic ability across electrical, electronic and mechanical systems.
- Ability to follow detailed documented procedures with minimal supervision.
- Competence in documenting procedures, risk assessments, and method statements.
- Effective time management and organisational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Team-oriented approach with excellent communication skills.
Desirable:
- Previous experience within a semiconductor or cleanroom manufacturing environment.
Other Requirements
- 40.3 hours per week on a continental shift pattern (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off).
- Work is performed within a cleanroom environment (cleanroom garments provided).
- Must be eligible to work in the UK.
- Ability to attend site is essential, the location is rural and not served by public transport.
Equal Opportunities
Lumentum is committed to equal opportunities and actively seeks applications from all sections of the community regardless of sex, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, dependents, age, religion, or belief.