Global Platform Equipment Field Engineer (Install & Apps)

KLA; Newport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave starting at 25 days (plus

Contributory pension scheme

Cash health plan

Cycle to work scheme

Global bonus plan

Share scheme

Rewards scheme

Life assurance

Generous shift allowance and overtime

Job summary

KLA is hiring a multidisciplinary engineer to advance platform semiconductor handling hardware across global sites. The role focuses on integration, calibration, diagnostics, and retrofit activities, with strong emphasis on design feedback and reliability improvements.

You will collaborate with equipment design teams, work to tight deadlines in a regulated industry, and travel up to 50% to support critical customer engagements, ensuring compliance and performance at customer sites.

Qualifications

• Fluent English written and spoken.
• Analytical fault‑finding skills.
• Autonomy and teamwork capability.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across time zones.

Responsibilities

• Maintain development and continuous improvement of Platform semiconductor handling hardware.
• Support new hardware designs through build, integration, fault‑finding, and PLC readiness.
• Lead installation, commissioning, and technical resolution of new products at customer sites.
• Travel internationally up to 50% to support engagements and resolve issues.
• Translate customer requirements and factory learnings into design improvements.

Skills

Fluent English

Fault finding

Autonomy

Communication

Driving license

Education

HNC Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

3D CAD

Job description

KLA is hiring a multidisciplinary engineer to advance platform semiconductor handling hardware across global sites. The role focuses on integration, calibration, diagnostics, and retrofit activities, with strong emphasis on design feedback and reliability improvements.

You will collaborate with equipment design teams, work to tight deadlines in a regulated industry, and travel up to 50% to support critical customer engagements, ensuring compliance and performance at customer sites.