Careers at Octric

Octric Semiconductor is a new name in the compound semiconductor foundry space.  Its devices are used in mission critical defence and commercial applications.

For over 25-years, we have shipped over 1.5 billion devices from our site to date.

Octric has ambitious plans to grow the company and expand with new products and applications, and the company is developing a 10-year investment plan. We now have a bright new path ahead of us following the recent significant investment from the UK Ministry of Defence.  As a part of an emerging semiconductor cluster in the northeast, we are focussed on developing advanced technology, focussed on the next generation of semiconductors.   We are looking to fill a number of exciting roles across device design and innovation through to manufacturing & reliability.

Located in Newton Aycliffe, UK, we occupy a 10,000 m2 purpose-built Class 100 manufacturing facility fully equipped to produce state of the art compound semiconductor product.  

Octric is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Our company values different perspectives and experiences, and we're dedicated to creating an environment where all employees can thrive.

We have family friendly employee policies, and a culture that respects work life balance.

We offer a competitive benefits package, and we are a company committed to personal & professional progression and development.

Be part of our journey and join our team driving innovation in a cutting-edge industry.

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PURPOSE OF ROLE:

Device characterization in support of technology development and compact modelling of microwave GaN and GaAs device technology.

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SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform & direct RF characterization for the development and validation of device models and to support the device engineering activities
• Provide compact models of compound semiconductor devices for process design kits
• Drive improvements in modelling techniques and test capability
• Management of a device characterisation laboratory
• Support new process and product developments
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Main Tasks:

• Characterization of device performance including DC, pulsed I-V, noise, small & large-signal microwave performance
• Generation of small and large-signal device models
• Interact with designers to understand requirements, provide support and receive feedback
• Provision of technical reports and documentation
• Support development projects and operations staff with device characterisation expertise

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JOB REQUIREMENTS

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Experience

• DC and RF/microwave semiconductor device characterisation
• Programming, especially in a test environment
• Appreciation of RF/microwave device physics

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Key Skills

• Knowledge of microwave transistor operation
• AC circuit theory
• Proficient in a programming language
• Understanding of S-parameters and their measurement
• Appreciation of compact device modelling
• Responsive to team requirements and to demanding timescales
• A self-starter with good initiative
• Keen to learn  

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Education/Qualifications

BEng, BSc in Electronic Engineering, Physics or related subject. Must be a UK National

If you don’t meet all listed qualifications but feel this role aligns with your skills and career aspirations, we encourage you to apply

We are committed to providing accommodations during the application process to ensure accessibility for all candidates.

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Octric Semiconductor is a new name in the compound semiconductor foundry space.  Its devices are used in mission critical defence and commercial applications.

For over 25-years, we have shipped over 1.5 billion devices from our site to date.

Octric has ambitious plans to grow the company and expand with new products and applications, and the company is developing a 10-year investment plan. We now have a bright new path ahead of us following the recent significant investment from the UK Ministry of Defence.  As a part of an emerging semiconductor cluster in the northeast, we are focussed on developing advanced technology, focussed on the next generation of semiconductors.   We are looking to fill a number of exciting roles across device design and innovation through to manufacturing & reliability.

Located in Newton Aycliffe, UK, we occupy a 10,000 m2 purpose-built Class 100 manufacturing facility fully equipped to produce state of the art compound semiconductor product.  

Octric is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Our company values different perspectives and experiences, and we're dedicated to creating an environment where all employees can thrive.

We have family friendly employee policies, and a culture that respects work life balance.

We offer a competitive benefits package, and we are a company committed to personal & professional progression and development.

Be part of our journey and join our team driving innovation in a cutting-edge industry.

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PURPOSE OF ROLE:

An experienced Semiconductor Process Integration/Yield Manager required to lead and develop a team of highly motivated engineers at Octric’s world class cleanroom facility in County Durham.  Responsible for the development and integration new process technologies and to lead yield improvement initiatives across existing production qualified manufacturing processes.

Act as interface with all disciplines within the Operations Dept to ensure stable, robust, repeatable, sustainable and high yielding manufacturing processes are achieved, monitored and maintained with the needs of the customer being paramount.The primary function of the role is to work closely with the environmental agencies and specialist consultants to ensure the plant and equipment are designed and operated in a manner that ensures our licences to operate are fully adhered to and complied with.  

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Main Tasks:

• Working with process, device and quality teams to design, develop and qualify new production technologies in-line with Octric’s technology roadmap.  
• Lead and develop team of engineers responsible for driving process integration and yield improvement initiatives for new and existing technologies.
• Drive process integration activities to ensure that gate stage reviews are completed in-line with the Octric technology roadmap.
• Provide timely feedback on Engineering trials and production data to Design, Development and Production.
• Track and report line and die yield performance across all production technologies.
• Develop and maintain yield pareto to pro-actively target improvement opportunities. Lead cross-functional teams to drive yield improvement activities and minimize scrap.
• Work with Quality, Production and Engineering teams to identify and contain process excursions  
• Develop, monitor and maintain dept Key Performance Indicators in line with internal and external customer needs.
• Actively promotes safe working environment and culture by ensuring that EH&S standards and procedures are adhered to, and continuously improved.
• Provide effective people management through the provision of coaching/mentoring and appropriate development planning to ensure the retention of key personnel.
• Prepare operating budgets to maintain engineering capability to support manufacturing. Maintain focus on cost control for all engineering activities and proactively encourage cost reduction and lean manufacturing principlesPerform off site audits of waste contractors’ facilities and maintain waste stream mapping
• Responsible for the control and reporting of site pollution and waste transfer notes
• Maintain and update the significant aspect register to ensure compliance with ISO14001 standard
• Internal lead auditor performing regular ISO14001 and OHSAS45001 audits
• Create reports for the monitoring data to ensure compliance to the EA operating permitting conditions
• Monitor and reporting of CO₂ emissions and monthly water and energy usage
• Review safety data sheets and ensure COSHH requirements are reflected in the chemical risk assessments
• Measure, monitor, assist department managers to investigate incidents and accidents in their area of responsibility
• Develop and implement an improvement plan site waste and effluent treatment processes
• Completion of Environmental returns and other EHS compliance related requirements
• Liaising with the facilities control room and reporting of non-compliance events to the EA
• Engaging with the Health & Safety Executive, Environment Agency & other government appointed bodies as required

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JOB REQUIREMENTS

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Experience and Key Skills

• Experience of working in semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• +2 years management experience.
• Should have process know-how of more than one area.
• Evidence of project management or leadership.
• Show evidence of contribution to business planning at a high level.
• Generation of such guides and documentation.
• Evidence of understanding development or production within a quality environment.
• Evidence of SPC implementation.
• Establish group level budgets and subsequent control of.
• Evidence of DOE, FMEA application.
• Experience of II-V device technologies preferable, particularly related to II-VI’s requirements.
• Evidence for implementation of change
• control or working within such an environment at an influential level

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Education/Qualifications

• MSc or higher qualification

• 6-Sigma Green Belt or above

If you don’t meet all listed qualifications but feel this role aligns with your skills and career aspirations, we encourage you to apply.

We are committed to providing accommodations during the application process to ensure accessibility for all candidates.

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Octric Semiconductor is a new name in the compound semiconductor foundry space.  Its devices are used in mission critical defence and commercial applications.

For over 25-years, we have shipped over 1.5 billion devices from our site to date.

Octric has ambitious plans to grow the company and expand with new products and applications, and the company is developing a 10-year investment plan. We now have a bright new path ahead of us following the recent significant investment from the UK Ministry of Defence.  As a part of an emerging semiconductor cluster in the northeast, we are focussed on developing advanced technology, focussed on the next generation of semiconductors.   We are looking to fill a number of exciting roles across device design and innovation through to manufacturing & reliability.

Located in Newton Aycliffe, UK, we occupy a 10,000 m2 purpose-built Class 100 manufacturing facility fully equipped to produce state of the art compound semiconductor product.  

Octric is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Our company values different perspectives and experiences, and we're dedicated to creating an environment where all employees can thrive.

We have family friendly employee policies, and a culture that respects work life balance.

We offer a competitive benefits package, and we are a company committed to personal & professional progression and development.

Be part of our journey and join our team driving innovation in a cutting-edge industry.

PURPOSE OF ROLE:
Develop, integrate and qualify e-beam lithography production capability for GaAs and GaN technologies.

Interface with counterparts within the engineering team to identify, participate within and lead project objectives that enable department objectives to be achieved, namely the on-time supply of parts or processes to customers of high quality and at minimal cost.

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Main Tasks:

• Active role shall be played in yield improvement activities, working closely with device, yield and development engineers. Will demonstrate, through problem solving, new product introductions and continuous improvement activities an understanding of how variations in process conditions may affect product performance.
• Support manufacturing line for resolving of process related issues in a timely manner ensuring any downtime encountered is minimal.
• Monitoring of manufacturing data through statistical process control techniques to ensure excursions from the normal are reacted to quickly and countermeasures implemented to prohibit further excursions.
• Must proactively identify and implement process improvements in order to increase efficiency, yield and reduce operating costs. Assist in meeting engineering group’s key performance indicators. Participates in projects to meet required department objectives or improvement activities, may contribute to establishing resource requirements, monitoring of progress and ensuring project deliverables.
• Proactive role in developing a positive safety and environmental culture to satisfy international standards.
• Working in the photolithography area with responsibility for overseeing the introduction and qualification of new equipment and processes.  
• Provide active lead for technology/product development projects to deliver innovative process solutions and world class product performance within the area of photolithography.
• Working with production staff, engineers and technicians to provide support to wafer Fab manufacturing.
• Objective of minimising scrap, increase yield, reduce cycle time, improve overall equipment effectiveness, minimise manufacturing costs and ensuring quality manufacturing within the given field of operation.
• Participate actively in the process and product development procedure such that the transfer of process and products from development phase through to production is completed successfully and on schedule.
• Proactively encourage means for cost reduction and lean manufacturing principles (8D, DOE, FMEA).
• Ensure appropriate tools, techniques and methodologies are being applied, developed and continuously reviewed.
• Establish process metrics and performance enhancing projects to meet business objectives.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

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Experience and Key Skills

• Experience of high volume manufacturing environment.
• Background of process development and new product introduction.
• Experience of automated clean tracks and stepper/scanner based optical exposure tools.
• Knowledge of E-beam lithography equipment and processes.
• Experience of lithography tool matching

Optical / optical

Optical / e-beam

• Experience of operating in cleanroom production facility.
• Appreciation of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 18001 standards.
• Knowledge of III-V materials and device technologies.
• Ability to relate process information to device characteristics.
• Knowledge of mask layout using CAD systems such as L-Edit.
• Evidence of DOE, FMEA application.
• Understanding of change control and importance within a manufacturing facility.
• Proficient with use of data analysis software such as MiniTab or JMP.

Education/Qualifications

• Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma.

If you don’t meet all listed qualifications but feel this role aligns with your skills and career aspirations, we encourage you to apply.

We are committed to providing accommodations during the application process to ensure accessibility for all candidates.

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Octric Semiconductor is a new name in the compound semiconductor foundry space.  Its devices are used in mission critical defence and commercial applications.

For over 25-years, we have been delivering over 1.5 billion devices that have been shipped from our site to date.

Octric has ambitious plans to grow the company and expand with new products and applications, and the company is developing a 10-year investment plan. We now have a bright new path ahead of us following the recent significant investment from the UK Ministry of Defence.  As a part of an emerging semiconductor cluster in the northeast, we are focussed on developing advanced technology, focussed on the next generation of semiconductors.   We are looking to fill a number of exciting roles across device design and innovation through to manufacturing & reliability.

Located in Newton Aycliffe, UK, we occupy a 10,000 m2 purpose-built Class 100 manufacturing facility fully equipped to produce state of the art compound semiconductor product.  

Octric is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Our company values different perspectives and experiences, and we're dedicated to creating an environment where all employees can thrive.

We have family friendly employee policies, and a culture that respects work life balance.

We offer a competitive benefits package; we are a company committed to personal & professional progression and development.

Be part of our journey and join our team driving innovation in a cutting-edge industry.

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PURPOSE OF ROLE:

Participate enthusiastically in the provision of the highest standard of HSE Performance in the department. Focus self and assist others on the delivery of the department mission statement “Safe effective, efficient and seamless supply of facilities services with target zero disruption to the site production schedule”

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Perform and integral part in the successful operation of the department by delivering technician services with specialism of Electrical and Distribution. Provide technician support required to undertake planned, breakdown and minor modification maintenance activities. Proactively deliver the role and “Operate in a spirit of continuous improvement” rapidly driving the role towards technicians being “Multidisciplined”.

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SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure Health & Safety standards/procedures are adhered including “Risk Assessment and JSA”
• Self-motivated planning and delivery of breakdown and planned and breakdown maintenance activities
• Observe site priorities and deliver activities in line with site guidance
• Operate in accordance “Maximo / CMMS” including accurate and timely recording of information
• Safely diagnose and rectify plant breakdowns, undertake root causes reviews and implement remedial actions. Target being minimising plant downtime and probability of fault reoccurrence.
• Undertake planned maintenance in a timely manner reviewing findings and adjusting frequencies
• Share technical knowledge on “Specialism” with others and assist with “Multidisciplined Training”
• Actively engage with process operators developing ability to operate process plant
• Uphold site and UK Standards and ensure site complies with ISO9001/ISO14001/ISO45001.
• Develop, undertake and own “Continuous Improvement Projects and Activities”

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MAIN TASKS:

• Proactive participation in all HSE activities including Risk Assessment and Method Statements
• Proactive role in developing a positively safe and environmental and quality culture to satisfy ISO 45001/140001/9001 respectively.
• Utilise CMMS to identify, analyse and record PM’s and breakdowns in accordance with electrical maintenance schedules.
• Self- lead and motivated delivery of comprehensive Planned Maintenance Schedules including timely input of information and review of findings. Finding review to be used to make recommendation on frequencies and suitability of maintenance activity.
• Work closely with process technicians and monitor plant to ensure breakdowns are remediated in a safe and effective and efficient manner thus minimizing disruption of supply of service.
• Analyse, maintain and rectify fault conditions across a range of plant, equipment & systems. This will include Root Cause Analysis for failure and subsequent development and implementation of improvement plan
• Inspect, check, test motor control centres and electrical distribution systems. Including DOL, Star Delta and Variable Speed Drives.
• Operate and diagnose fault conditions on electrical power distribution equipment.
• Ensure high standards of engineering principles and procedures, compliance with good understanding of DSEAR / Hazardous Area Equipment Inspections. Ensuring compliance with relevant ISO Standards and Guidelines
• Play an active role to identify and implement facilities plant improvements in order to increase reliability, efficiency and reduce operating costs through continuous improvements.
• To understand how variations in the facilities plant and services can impact the fabrication plant performance.
• Play an active role in problem solving activities during major events using an appropriate problem-solving tools and techniques. E.g 5 Why, Fish bone, 8 D and other Root Cause Tools.
• Liaise with vendors and field service engineers for assistance in service contracts, breakdowns & telephone support
• Flexible and willing to work throughout the operation to achieve the business goals.
• Contribute towards Key Performance Indicators to achieve Engineering targets
• Contribute towards training of fellow Technicians, Operators and Apprentices.

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JOB REQUIREMENTS

Experience

• Time served apprenticeship from an Electrical Maintenance Background / discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years post apprentice knowledge and experience of Process / Chemical Plant

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Key Skills

• Familiarity of COSHH and ability to write method statements and risk assessments
• Solid and wide-ranging understanding of Electrical drives, MCC, and electrical distribution systems as utilised on Chemical and Process Plant
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skill with a strong appreciation of both practical and theoretical methodologies.
• Pro-active approach to maintenance with excellent and proven electrical fault diagnosis skill using wiring and distribution drawings
• Working knowledge of ventilation and air conditioning plant and motor maintenance
• Knowledge of lighting and emergency UPS systems and switching operations
• Comprehensive IT skills covering man software packages
• Pro-active self-motivated and capable of working without direct supervision.  
• Demonstrate creative approach to specific tasks and willing to become “Multi disciplined”.
• Team player with good Communication skills that is Results and performance driven

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Education/Qualifications

Educated to a minimum of ONC with a recognised apprenticeship.

If you don’t meet all listed qualifications but feel this role aligns with your skills and career aspirations, we encourage you to apply.

We are committed to providing accommodations during the application process to ensure accessibility for all candidates.

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Octric Semiconductor is a new name in the compound semiconductor foundry space.  Its devices are used in mission critical defence and commercial applications.

For over 25-years, we have been delivering over 1.5 billion devices that have been shipped from our site to date.

Octric has ambitious plans to grow the company and expand with new products and applications, and the company is developing a 10-year investment plan. We now have a bright new path ahead of us following the recent significant investment from the UK Ministry of Defence.  As a part of an emerging semiconductor cluster in the northeast, we are focussed on developing advanced technology, focussed on the next generation of semiconductors.   We are looking to fill a number of exciting roles across device design and innovation through to manufacturing & reliability.

Located in Newton Aycliffe, UK, we occupy a 10,000 m2 purpose-built Class 100 manufacturing facility fully equipped to produce state of the art compound semiconductor product.  

Octric is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Our company values different perspectives and experiences, and we're dedicated to creating an environment where all employees can thrive.

We have family friendly employee policies, and a culture that respects work life balance.

We offer a competitive benefits package; we are a company committed to personal & professional progression and development.

Be part of our journey and join our team driving innovation in a cutting-edge industry.

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PURPOSE OF ROLE:

To plan and develop and where required, operate and commission new and existing High Voltage and Low Voltage electrical equipment and to ‘hand-over’ the systems to the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Group with the appropriate information and training as required for the system to be operated correctly, this includes required maintenance of the onsite equipment to current regulations.

To fault find, diagnose and take on or agree the appropriate actions to rectify any faults in a

satisfactory time scale. To ensure that the plant is running at the optimum level of availability and the overall performance of equipment is achieved to meet business objectives and the needs of the department.

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SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure electrical and instrumentation safety is maintained on site at all times and to devise, manage and control appropriate isolation procedures factory wide to satisfy current legislation.
• Carry out High Voltage isolations and control the system.
• Improvement of maintenance aimed at avoidance or eliminating maintenance through removing problems at source.
• Work safely and accurately with due regard for the safety of others, the process, the environment and plant equipment involved.
• Involvement in planning and carrying out preventative maintenance which is characterised by being planned and scheduled against pre-determined inspections and checks and routine overhauls at regular or fixed intervals of time, including procurement of spares and materials.
• Involvement in unscheduled maintenance, giving immediate remedial response to items of equipment of site.
• Ensure all relevant persons receive appropriate training and development along with maintenance of training records.
• Prepare annual electrical budgets, including running costs of plant items.
• Research suitable solutions and estimate costs and timescales.
• Ensure safe working practices at all times and compliance with all the statutory requirements under the Health and Safety at Work Act, Electricity at Work Act and Dangerous Substance and
• Explosive Atmospheres Regulations.

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MAIN TASKS:

• Plan, develop and where required, oversee the commissioning and the maintenance of all new and existing electrical installations on site, ranging from 11,000v down to 100v systems.
• Plan the development/modification of existing electrical systems to provide a more efficient and effective operation where necessary and to achieve continuous operational improvement on the plant.
• Perform fault finding, diagnostic and optimisation activities across site electrical and instrumentation system and equipment
• Ensure costs are minimised without compromising the quality of the service provided and to check operational control
• Ensure that all newly commissioned and updated systems are transferred to the O&M Group in a timely and effective way, providing back-up information and where necessary, training.
• Assist the O&M Group to solve electrical problems in a timely and effective way, ensuring minimum disruption to the plant. Produce maintenance schedules and manuals as necessary and approve these and other key technical documents for use within the department.
• Prepare documentation, write reports and give presentations as necessary.
• Provide technical data and documentation require for the preparation of proposals.
• Produce and update simple schematic drawings and schedules and plat drawings related to electrical items of plant, HV and LV on site. Ensure electrical safety and the HV and LV distribution systems are maintained on site at all times and to devise, manage and control appropriate isolation procedures factory wide to satisfy current legislation and be able to carry out HV isolation and control the system.
• Plan, coordinate, supervise and monitor contractors/vendors work on site, where applicable, and report back on the progress of work. Supply technical support and knowledge for maintenance, upkeep and refurbishment of site DCS and PLC Systems. This will include MCERTS equipment associated with site IPPC Permit Assist in the commissioning of plant with process and commissioning engineers.
• Assist in the production of electrical system designs for process and utilities systems.
• Ensure stable supply of services of the right quantity and quality.
• Deal with plant problems and emergency breakdowns on all site electrical and instrumentation systems as they occur and work with other departments in a clear and concise manner.
• Maintain a consistence and fair approach to all designated shift personnel. Ensure value for money when carrying out maintenance, both in house and external. An understanding awareness to respond to problems in production area and facilities Ensure site life safety and building protection and maintained and upgraded (Gas detection, fire Alarms, Sprinkler and Emergency Lighting Systems).
• Technical authority for DSEAR Regulations ensuring plant equipment and personnel is compliant with code and regulations Ensure safe working practices at times and compliance with all the statutory requirements under the Health and Safety at Work Act, Electricity at Work Act and Dangerous Substance and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations. Be able to co-ordinate activities with external organisations and sub-contractors.
• The successful candidate must have a thorough understanding of all regulations relating to Health and Safety and with particular emphasis on current electrical regulations and HV systems. You should have good written and oral skills and should be able to demonstrate an ability to work effectively as part of an engineering and facilities team.

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JOB REQUIREMENTS

Experience

• Experience of working on LV/HV distribution systems within an industrial/facilities environment
• 10 years’ experience of electrical HV switching

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Key Skills

• Training of personnel in safety & authorisations
• Strong IT skills.
• Good knowledge of motors control systems and circuits (DOL, S/D, VSD)
• Good knowledge of BS7671 (IEE Regs) including cable sizing & protection systems
• Capable of working on own initiative whilst working in a safe and competent manner at all times
• Ability to use technical knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions and to provide information and assistance to others when necessary
• Ability to organise and motivate a team and to delegate work to others
• Ability to work within a multi-trades team
• Good verbal, written and diagrammatic communication skills
• Ability to work under extreme pressure if, for example, an entire production line is shut down, and a willingness to work unsociable hours when required

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Education/Qualifications

• Degree or HNC in Electrical Engineering
• IEE 16th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Must be a British Citizen and willing to be Security Check (SC) cleared

If you don’t meet all listed qualifications but feel this role aligns with your skills and career aspirations, we encourage you to apply.

We are committed to providing accommodations during the application process to ensure accessibility for all candidates.

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