Mechanical Design Engineer

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

Here at SPTS we design, develop, and manufacture high-tech machines for the global semiconductor market. As a mechanical engineer you will be working as part of a small multi-disciplinary design team with primary responsibilities involving the mechanical design of semiconductor processing tools.

Due to our continued growth and increased in demand we are growing our team of mechanical engineers to help us continue to provide outstanding products to key customers worldwide.

This is a great opportunity for you to progress your career in engineering with many from this team recently developing into key members of product and project teams.

Day to day responsibilities include:

• Designing 3D parts and creating 2D draft Drawings using solid edge CAD

• Fault-finding and report writing

• Creating engineering bills of materials

• Bill of material cost control

• Supplier contact

• Building and testing prototypes.

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

• Is experienced in design of machinery as well as safety regulations and EU harmonized standards including PL rating, Risk Assessments and CE marking

• Previous experience of working in the semiconductor or hi-technology related industry would be advantageous.

• Design for manufacture

• COMSOL multi physics simulation software

• Some appreciation of software development

• Some knowledge of ERP/PLM systems

Your qualifications:

Educated to HND or degree level in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification

What we will offer you?

SPTS’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, and life assurance.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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