Global Project Engineer

KLA; Newport; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company in Newport is seeking a Global Project Engineer to lead capital infrastructure projects across Europe. This role requires expertise in project management, technical excellence, and collaboration with various teams. Candidates should have a degree in engineering and experience in project execution, ideally within multi-site environments. The position offers a dynamic work environment focused on delivering high-quality engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience with global or multi-site capital programs.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with building systems and tech environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital infrastructure projects across KLA's European portfolio.
• Collaborate with teams to align on project needs.
• Support assessments and provide technical insights.

Skills

Project management

Technical excellence

Cost control

Scheduling

Collaboration

Education

Degree in mechanical, electrical, civil engineering or related field

Tools

BIM tools (Revit, AutoCAD)

Job description

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Description

As a Global Project Engineer, you will lead capital infrastructure projects across KLA’s European sites while supporting global engineering and operational standards. This role is part of GEOS (Global Engineering and Operational Standards), a team dedicated to delivering consistent, scalable, and balanced engineering solutions across our facilities.

You will apply your engineering expertise to manage full project lifecycles—from scope development through design coordination, implementation, and commissioning—while partnering across teams and geographies. Additionally, you will help define standards, support assessments, and craft KLA’s long-term infrastructure strategy.

What You’ll Do

Capital Project Leadership (Europe)

• Lead the execution of capital infrastructure projects across KLA’s European portfolio, focusing on technical excellence, cost control, and schedule performance.
• Collaborate with facilities teams, external partners, and internal customers to align on project needs and ensure readiness for execution.
• Review and validate designs, handle engineering documentation, and support procurement and construction coordination.
• Serve as the primary GEOS engineering contact for European capital projects, ensuring alignment with global standards.

Contribute to Global Engineering Strategy

• Participate in developing global engineering standards and infrastructure guidelines.
• Support facility condition assessments and engineering risk reviews across regions.
• Provide technical insights into multi-functional initiatives, including digital twins, energy metering, and document management systems.
• Help align regional project delivery with enterprise-wide goals on sustainability, safety, and operational performance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with global or multi-site capital programs.
• Familiarity with BIM tools such as Revit or AutoCAD.
• Understanding of European construction regulations and engineering standards.
• Curiosity about ESG-related infrastructure work.

Minimum Qualifications

What You Bring

• Degree or equivalent experience in mechanical, electrical, civil, or related engineering field.
• Experience in engineering project execution, including facilities or infrastructure construction.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities across teams and locations.
• Familiarity with building systems and technical environments (e.g., cleanrooms, labs, data centers).
• Experience working with multi-functional teams, vendors, and construction partners.
• Willingness to travel approximately 20% within Europe.

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