Overview
In this role you will contribute to PVD semiconductor process hardware development and service, supporting Alpha & Beta systems and retrofits. You’ll build expertise in system operation, integration, and diagnostics while working with engineers to meet tight deadlines in a regulated industry. You will travel internationally to install, test, and optimize equipment at customer sites and report improvements back to the factory. This is a hands-on, collaborative role with cross-functional teams in a global company.
Pay / Benefits
- Annual leave 25 days plus bank holidays
- Contributory pension
- Cash health plan
- Cycle to work
- Global bonus plan
- Share scheme
Responsibilities
- Maintain, develop, and improve PVD equipment hardware
- Build and fault-find in new designs in the factory as part of PLC processes
- Install and fault-find new products at customer sites
- Report improvements and customer requirements to the factory
- Improve serviceability of new designs
- Test and ensure machines comply with international standards
- Prepare technical reports
- Plan and execute hardware testing, validation, and performance characterization
- Collaborate with process engineers to optimise hardware performance for reliability and process capability
- Support technology development programs from concept to customer-ready
Key requirements
- Minimum HNC Electrical/ Mechanical/ Mechatronics or related field
- Customer-facing experience
- Experience in diagnosing faults and analytical mindset
- Able to work autonomously and in a team
- Good organizational skills and ability to work across time zones
- Calm under pressure in semiconductor manufacturing environments
- Strong communication skills to interact with customers and colleagues
- Willingness to travel internationally approx. 50%
- flexible work ethic
- initiative
- analytical thinking
- PVD equipment hardware
- hardware testing and validation
- installation and fault-finding at customer sites
PVD Field and Hardware Engineer employer: KLA-Tencor
KLA's SPTS division in Newport, UK, is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, where engineers and scientists are empowered to drive advancements in semiconductor technology. With a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave, a contributory pension scheme, and opportunities for professional growth through project management tasks and international collaboration, KLA is dedicated to supporting its employees' career aspirations while contributing to cutting-edge developments in the electronics industry.
