Electronics Manufacturing Technician

KLA; Newport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor manufacturing company in Newport, South Wales is looking for a skilled individual to join their manufacturing team. You will be responsible for operating equipment, performing electronic assembly, and ensuring product quality through inspection. Ideal candidates will have an HNC/HND in Electrical or Electronic Engineering and experience in a manufacturing setting. The role offers multiple benefits, including generous annual leave and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Annual leave starting at 25 days

Contributory pension scheme

Cash health plan

Overtime premiums

Qualifications

• Experience in electronic assembly, PCB assembly, and soldering.
• Ability to use electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Experience in a manufacturing and/or shop-floor environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate fixturing/tooling and test electronic assemblies.
• Perform manual soldering on Printed Circuit Boards.
• Conduct incoming and outgoing quality inspections.
• Implement problem-solving approaches for product issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Soldering

Communication

Fault-finding

Education

HNC / HND in Electrical, Electronic Engineering or similar

Tools

Oscilloscope

Voltmeter

Caliper

CNC machines

Job description

Overview

At KLA we design, develop, and manufacture high-tech capital equipment for the global semiconductor industry. In this role you’ll be working in our high performing manufacturing team to build and assemble our complex processing equipment.

Based at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Newport, South Wales this role presents the opportunity to work with innovative technology and learn precision automated manufacturing processes!

Responsibilities

• Operating fixturing/tooling or hand-held electronic equipment (Voltmeter, Caliper, Oscilloscope) to test cable assembly or electronic assembly boxes.
• Manual soldering small electronic components (using a microscope) onto Printed Circuit Boards (resistors, capacitors, dies).
• Visual inspection using a microscope (20x magnification) for dies, resistors, capacitors to ensure parts meet specifications.
• Implement systematical problem-solving approach to find root cause and make correction plan for equipment/material/process issues.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering teams to resolve issues with released products.
• Handling or attaching small components (die, capacitors, resistors) using tweezers and in house build fixture.
• Performing visual inspection IQC (incoming quality inspection)/OQC (outgoing quality inspection) on raw parts (flex, PCBA, silicon substrate).
• Handling dilute chemical solutions (IPA, DI water, Acetone, epoxy) to clean products.
• Perform functional tests on products.
• Responsibilities may include operating CNC machines depending on production needs.

Experience & qualifications

• HNC / HND qualified in Electrical, Electronic Engineering (or similar subject) or hold equivalent level qualification.
• Ideally have experience in electronic assembly, PCB assembly and soldering.
• Possesses excellent analytical and fault-finding skills.
• The ability to utilise electrical and mechanical schematics to rectify faults and defects.
• Know how to operate fixturing/tooling or hand-held electronic equipment (Voltmeter, Caliper, Oscilloscope).
• Demonstrates strong communication – You’ll enjoy establishing and maintaining good working relationships with colleagues in your own and wider team.
• Have experience in a manufacturing and/or shop-floor environment. Clean room experience is desirable.
• Familiar with handling wafers/substrates.
• Experience with MS Office products.

Schedule

This is a permanent position working Monday to Friday. There may occasionally be the need to work on a shift basis due to business requirements.

What will we offer you?

This position offers an excellent opportunity for people who are looking to establish a career in a fast-growing, award-winning company in the Semiconductor manufacturing industry!

KLA benefits

KLA benefits include - 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 and overtime premiums.