The SPTS division of KLA, designs, manufactures and markets wafer processing solutions for the global semiconductor and related industries. SPTS provides industry leading etch and deposition process technologies on a range of single wafer handling platforms. End-market applications include micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), advanced packaging, LED, high speed RF device IC’s and power semiconductors. SPTS is part of KLA Corporation which develops industry-leading equipment and services that enable innovation throughout the electronics industry. We provide advanced process control and process-enabling solutions for manufacturing wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. In close collaboration with leading customers across the globe, our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers design solutions that move the world forward.
Group/Division
SPTS wafer processing solutions include market-leading silicon etch, dielectric etch, dry-release etch, PVD, PECVD and molecular vapor deposition (MVD®), available with a range of wafer-handling options applicable to R&D, pilot production, or volume production environments. SPTS is headquartered and has its main manufacturing facility in Newport, UK, with additional manufacturing in Allentown, Pennsylvania. SPTS operates across 19 countries in Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and offers comprehensive service and spare parts support through a worldwide network of service centers and qualified local agents.
Job Preferred Qualifications
About the Role
KLA areseekinga talented and motivated PVD Hardware Engineer to joinour PVD Hardwareteam
developing next-generation Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) capital equipment.
As the successful candidate, you willbe responsible forthe integration, testing, and optimisation of complexsemiconductor process equipment hardware. You will work closely with multidisciplinary
engineering teams to build, commission, and improve advanced PVD platforms used in
high-performance chip manufacturing.
This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who enjoys hands-on technical challenges, working
withcutting-edgeequipment, and driving hardware solutions from concept through to production
readiness.
Key Responsibilities
•Maintain, develop, and improve PVD semiconductor process equipment hardware.
• Support the build, installation, and commissioning of prototypean existingPVD systems.
• Plan and execute hardware testing, validation, and performance characterisation.
• Troubleshoot complex equipment issues andidentifyroot causes.
• Work with process engineers to optimise hardware performance forreliabilityand process capability.
• Generate andmaintainengineering documentation including specifications, drawings, test plans,
and reports.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal manufacturing teams on improvement activities.
• Support technology development programmes from early concept through to customer-ready
systems.
Qualifications & Experience
•HNCin Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering(or arelated discipline) or hold equivalent level of qualification
• Experience designing, building, testing, or supporting semiconductor process equipment or
complex industrial systems.
• Strong hands-on engineering and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment.
•Analytical skills with a structured approach to problem solving.
Desirable Experience
• Experience with semiconductor capital equipment platforms.
• Knowledge of high-vacuum systems, RF power delivery
• Experience with CAD tools and engineering drawings.
Additional information
•Travel up to 40% with the ability to be flexible fordomestic and international travel based on business needs.
•We support early‑career development through structured onboarding, mentoring, and learning opportunities
What we will offer you?
KLA’s benefits package includes:
Annual leave starting at 25 days (plus bank holidays), contributory pension scheme, cash health plan, cycle to work scheme, global bonus plan, share scheme, rewards scheme, life assurance.
Minimum Qualifications
HNCin Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering(or arelated discipline) or hold equivalent level of qualification
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
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