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Etch Equipment Field Installation and Design Engineer

KLA Corporation

Etch Equipment Field Installation and Design Engineer

full-timePosted: Aug 2, 2026Updated: Sep 1, 2026United Kingdom, Newport

Job Description

Company OverviewThe 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/DivisionSPTS 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 QualificationsPart 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!This is an exciting new role that allows a candidate to work in new technologies and to be involved in many different and new projects.As the successful candidate, you will be an experienced multidisciplinary Engineer with an understanding of electrical, electronic and mechanical systems able to build 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 would be working with other specialists in the group with equipment design/integration and expect to work to tight deadlines in a highly regulated industry.Key Responsibilities:Maintain, develop, and improve ETCH semiconductor process equipment hardware. Building and fault finding in new designs in the factory as part of our PLC processInstallation and fault finding of new products at customer sitesMust be willing to travel internationally ~ 50% often travelling to customers to assist with problemsReporting back to the factory on improvements and customer requirements.Wiring harness and mechanical designImprove serviceability of new designsTesting and compliance of machines to international standardsTechnical report writingPlan and execute hardware testing, validation, and performance characterisation. Work with process engineers to optimise hardware performance for reliability and process capability. Support technology development programmes from early concept through to customer-ready Qualifications and Experience:Minimum HNC Electrical/ Mechanical/ Mechatronics or related field and experience in a customer facing roleExperience working in a design role with an eye for continuous improvementAn understanding of Machinery safety regulations and EU harmonized standards, EN60204, EN13849 preferableExperience in diagnosing faults and an analytical mindAutoCAD Electrical or equivalent experience 3D CAD experience is desiredKey Skills:A flexible work ethic and ability to use initiativeGood analytical and fault-finding skillsAble to work both autonomously and as part of a teamWell 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.We will seek to give as much notice as possible for travel, but trips may be at very short notice and can be for extended periods of time. KLA will of course, provide travel expenses and accommodation, in line with our travel policy.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 and overtime premiums.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 yearsWe 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 employerBe aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons that are currently posing as KLA employees. KLA never asks for any financial compensation to be considered for an interview, to become an employee, or for equipment. Further, KLA does not work with any recruiters or third parties who charge such fees either directly or on behalf of KLA. Please ensure that you have searched KLA’s Careers website for legitimate job postings. KLA follows a recruiting process that involves multiple interviews in person or on video conferencing with our hiring managers. If you are concerned that a communication, an interview, an offer of employment, or that an employee is not legitimate, please send an email to talent.acquisition@kla.com to confirm the person you are communicating with is an employee. We take your privacy very seriously and confidentially handle your information.

Locations

  • United Kingdom, Newport

Skills Required

  • customer facing roleintermediate
  • diagnosing faultsintermediate
  • overall system operationintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum HNC Electrical/ Mechanical/ Mechatronics or related field and experience in a customer facing role (experience)
  • Experience working in a design role with an eye for continuous improvement (experience)
  • An understanding of Machinery safety regulations and EU harmonized standards, EN60204, EN13849 preferable (experience)
  • Experience in diagnosing faults and an analytical mind (experience)
  • AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent experience 3D CAD experience is desired (experience)
  • Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years (experience, 5 years)
  • 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. (experience)

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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! (experience)
  • This is an exciting new role that allows a candidate to work in new technologies and to be involved in many different and new projects. (experience)
  • As the successful candidate, you will be an experienced multidisciplinary Engineer with an understanding of electrical, electronic and mechanical systems able to build 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. (experience)
  • You would be working with other specialists in the group with equipment design/integration and expect to work to tight deadlines in a highly regulated industry. (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Maintain, develop, and improve ETCH semiconductor process equipment hardware.
  • Building and fault finding in new designs in the factory as part of our PLC process
  • Installation and fault finding of new products at customer sites
  • Must be willing to travel internationally ~ 50% often travelling to customers to assist with problems
  • Reporting back to the factory on improvements and customer requirements.
  • Wiring harness and mechanical design
  • Improve serviceability of new designs
  • Testing and compliance of machines to international standards
  • Technical report writing
  • Plan and execute hardware testing, validation, and performance characterisation.
  • Work with process engineers to optimise hardware performance for reliability and process capability.
  • Support technology development programmes from early concept through to customer-ready

Benefits

  • general: 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.

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