What You'll Do
In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise.
Part of the SPTS Engineering division, the Equipment Engineering and Development Group is a multi-disciplined team, providing automation solutions to enable the integration of SPTS process systems into customer semiconductor fabrication factories worldwide.
We are constantly developing new products, and this role was created to strengthen this aspect of our business.
As the successful candidate, you will be an experienced Engineer with an understanding of electrical, electronic and mechanical systems, and will be capable of building a solid expertise in overall system operation, integration, and calibrations/diagnostics. Must have a hands-on approach by learning from the engineering team to support Alpha & Beta Systems and retrofits.
You'll team up with other specialists within a project advising on equipment design/integration. We work to tight deadlines in a highly regulated industry.
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement ETCH semiconductor process equipment
Wiring harness and electrical design, some mechanical design
Leading or a heavy involvement in building and testing prototypes
Plan and execute hardware testing, validation, and performance characterisation
Testing and compliance of machines to international standards
Fault finding and optimisation as part of our PLC process
Support technology development programmes from early concept through to installation and commissioning at customer sites
Work with process engineers to optimise hardware performance for reliability and process capability
Technical report writing
Supporting the transition of designs from development to production
Key Skills
A flexible work ethic and ability to use initiative
Good analytical and fault-finding skills
Able to work both autonomously and as part of a team
Well organised – You’ll work autonomously, often in different time zones and be trusted to work without assistance or management.
Composed – You’ll thrive in the sometimes-pressurised environment of semiconductor manufacturing environments.
Able to demonstrate strong Communication skills – You’ll enjoy establishing and maintaining good working relationships with both customers and colleagues
Occasional domestic and international travel, including to the United States, may be required as part of this role
What we will offer you? KLA’s benefits package includes
Company Pension Plan
25 days paid holiday plus paid bank holidays
Global bonus plan
ESPP (share scheme)
Cycle to Work Scheme
Rewards platform - Online employee discount shopping program
Cash plan providing financial assistance towards dental, optical, health & well being
On-site chiropractor & therapeutic massage appointments at a discounted cost
Free on-site gym
Funded social events
Subsidised on-site canteen
Employee referral scheme
Celebrate Awards
Access to Corporate Learning Centre
Minimum Qualifications
Experience designing, testing, and delivering electrical solutions
Experience of fault diagnosis
RF and/or plasma experience is desired
Minimum HNC Electrical/ Mechanical/ Mechatronics or related field and experience in a customer facing role
An understanding of Machinery safety regulations and EU harmonized standards, EN60204, EN13849 is desired
AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent experience 3D CAD experience is desired
About KLA
We provide advanced inspection tools, metrology systems, process solutions, and computational analytics that make electronics possible, tackling complex challenges. From electron and photon optics to machine learning and data analytics, we seek perfection at the most fundamental level of matter in the universe. If you want to make electronics that push industries forward and make the world a better place, join us.
Use of AI Statement
At KLA, our interviews seek to understand your individual skills, problem-solving approach and authentic thinking. To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation, the use of AI, recording tools or other technologies to generate, suggest or provide responses during interviews—whether virtual or in person—is not permitted unless explicitly approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation or invited by the interviewer. Use of these tools may interfere with our ability to evaluate your individual qualifications and affect your candidacy. KLA is committed to advancing innovation through responsible AI, and we value candidates who share this mindset.
We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.
KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
