Semiconductor Equipment Technician

Location: Bay Campus, Swansea

About The University

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.

About The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Centre for Integrative Semiconductor Materials (CISM) – Swansea University’s flagship new £55M facility for advanced semiconductor research and development.

The Semiconductor Equipment Technician will support the facility and equipment at CISM as part of the established technical operations team. Working with the team and external contracts, the role holder will support the maintenance and operation of all semiconductor equipment and associated plant.  

The role includes an interesting variation of tasks and responsibilities as outlined in the job description and will provide the successful candidate with an opportunity to work within a growing innovative sector in South Wales.  

This role is funded by a combination of the Innovate UK Strength in Places Fund (SIPF) CSconnected Project and the recently established Horizon Europe SAFEPOWER project. The role holder will be responsible for maintaining equipment in support of these projects.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

We have an under-representation of women in the area of research and would particularly welcome applications from women for this position. We also have an under representation of individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds and would encourage applications from these groups. Appointments will always be made on merit.

Closing Date: 31 January 2025

Interview Date: 12 February 2025

Informal Enquiries

•  Gareth Blayney g.j.blayney@swansea.ac.uk
•  Matt Elwin m.p.elwin@swansea.ac.uk

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