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

Part of the KLA Engineering division, the Platform Hardware Group is a multi-disciplined team, providing automation solutions to enable the integration of KLA process systems into customer fabrication factories worldwide.  As part of the team, you will primarily work on control and safety equipment used on our wafer handling systems.

The successful candidate will be a multi-skilled electronics engineer with a good level of design experience using PC/PLC based controls and systems.  You would be supporting the other engineers in the group with equipment design/integration and expected to work to tight deadlines in a highly regulated industry.  This is primarily an office-based role with some ‘hands on’ activities as required.   You would show initiative and be motivated to learn new skills, very adaptable and keen to take advantage of the opportunities KLA can offer in progressing your personal development. 

Main responsibilities:

• Electrical / electronic control and interface design
• Electrical assembly design
• Analogue and digital circuit design
• Embedded controller design
• PCB designing
• Designing critical safety circuits
• Technical report writing
• Producing engineering drawings, build and test guides.
• MS Windows imaging of embedded controllers

Preferred skills and experience:

• Minimum Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience
• Proven experience working in an electrical/electronic design role
• Good understanding of electrical regulations
• Design of safety circuits would be advantageous.
• AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent experience

You will be based in the Newport factory but may also involve a small amount of international travel to suppliers or customers.  The role is office based however KLA offer flexibility working conditions in terms of start time.  Work from home is available on one day a week basis as business requirements allow. 

What we will offer you

This position offers an excellent opportunity for Engineers who are looking to establish a career in a fast-growing, award-winning company with a clearly defined career development path.

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 and overtime premiums.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience

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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