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.

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 Description/Preferred Qualifications

This role represents an excellent opportunity for a Technical Engineer who is looking to establish a career in a fast growing, award-winning, global semiconductor company with a clearly defined career development path!

Joining the multi-disciplined team, you will provide hardware maintenance support working on varied process module types to ensure we continue to achieve our exacting standards. This role will involve the maintenance and preparation of Lab equipment for the running of Customer Samples and R&D projects for our Deposition Business Unit.

Working continual shift work is required alternating between early (6am – 2pm) and late shift (1.30pm – 9.30pm on a weekly basis) with some requirement for occasional weekend work and be based in our Manufacturing Headquarters in Newport, South Wales

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining the Demo lab equipment and configuring the modules to the requested Customer demo configuration.
• Planning and coordinating parts to perform the required configuration
• Supporting R&D Engineers for new part introductions
• Solving problems on a priority basis
• Assisting in the installation and start-up of new equipment
• Providing Breathing Apparatus (BA) / Emergency Response Team (ERT) support
• Follow safe operating practices in the clean room
• As part of the Technician team, sharing responsibility for planning and completing safe work plans on sophisticated systems containing varied energy sources and toxic gases, together with the relevant risk as required
• Contributing to the continual improvement of our already excellent safety record
• Maintain records/documentation relating to work carried out and parts inventory.
• Clear communication with a variety of stake holders at varying levels.
• Implementing service and safety bulletins, procedures, reports and engineering drawings.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. For this role we are looking for someone who:

• Is a multi-skilled Engineer with a good understanding of Electronic/Electrical/Mechanical systems
• Is hands on and capable of evaluating and fault finding
• Has experience of gas systems
• Has shown safe working practices due to working in an exacting environment
• Is experienced in following operating practices and procedures
• Is willing to undertake Breathing Apparatus training
• Can work to tight timescales in a highly regulated industry
• Knowledge of similar semiconductor equipment would be an advantage, as would prior experience of electronic fault finding, RF test equipment and/or high Vacuum systems.

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, generous shift allowance.

Minimum Qualifications

Has HNC or equivalent level qualification in Electrical/Mechanical engineering or similar relevant field. Candidates with previous Semiconductor experience preferred.

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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