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Etch technical engineer

Newport (Newport)
KLA
Technical engineer
Posted: 7 July
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Company Overview

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 Description/Preferred Qualifications

Your primary responsibility will be to provide hardware maintenance support to the Etch Team, working on ICP, DSi-v, Rapier and Synapse modules. This will involve performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting machine failures and carrying out subsequent repairs, as well as assisting in the installation and start-up of new equipment in the demo lab.

Additional responsibilities will include ensuring the clean room and parts storage areas are kept tidy, performing risk assessments, providing BA/ERT support and working with the Etch team to make sure safe operating practices are followed within the clean room!

In this position you will cover early and late shifts (6am-2pm, 1:30-9:30pm)

Responsibilities will include:

Equipment maintenance and development.


* Perform routine maintenance on Etch demo equipment and related facilities
* Fix machine failures and carry out appropriate repairs to schedule
* Assist in the installation and start-up of new equipment in the demo lab
* Plan work and implement plans in a safe, sensible and timely manner.
* Keep accurate records of maintenance performed as well as parts / inventory
* Contribute to the work of development project teams.
* Communicate results and ideas to relevant co-workers (e.g. other engineers, managers, etc.)


Keep the clean room and parts storage areas tidy

* Provide BA/ERT support
* Contribute constructively to safe operating practices in the clean room
* Perform risk assessments


Skills And Qualifications

BTEC or above in electrical / electronic engineering, mechanical engineering or other relevant discipline

Experience of SPTS etch modules, knowledge of RF test equipment and electronic fault finding would be a benefit

Minimum Qualifications

BTEC or above in electrical / electronic engineering, mechanical engineering or other relevant discipline 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

Be 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.


Seniority level

* Seniority level

Entry level


Employment type

* Employment type

Full-time


Job function

* Job function

Information Technology
* Industries

Semiconductor Manufacturing

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