Graduate Manufacturing Design Engineer

KLA-Belgium; Newport; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days + bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Cash health plan

Cycle to work scheme

Global bonus plan

Share scheme

Life assurance

Generous shift allowance and overtime

Job summary

KLA invites graduates to join its Newport, UK operation for a structured Graduate Development program. You will gain hands-on experience across engineering, manufacturing, operations and quality, with support to move across Europe, Asia and the USA.

The program emphasizes training, mentorship and rapid responsibility in a fast-growing semiconductor company. They offer on-site development with a clear path to progression, hands-on project work, and exposure to cutting-edge technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (2:1) in Engineering required.
• Masters or semiconductor studies desirable but not mandatory.
• Familiarity with MS Office and MATLAB advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Work at the heart of a world-class semiconductor manufacturing operation with cross-functional teams.
• Play a hands-on role in launching next-generation products and NPI programmes.
• Contribute to the full product lifecycle from development to sustaining engineering.
• Solve real engineering challenges using data analysis and structured problem solving.
• Support quality and continuous improvement across a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Accelerate development by learning from experienced specialists and taking ownership of projects.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree (2:1) in Engineering

Masters (desirable)

Tools

MS Office

MATLAB

Job description

KLA invites graduates to join its Newport, UK operation for a structured Graduate Development program. You will gain hands-on experience across engineering, manufacturing, operations and quality, with support to move across Europe, Asia and the USA.

The program emphasizes training, mentorship and rapid responsibility in a fast-growing semiconductor company. They offer on-site development with a clear path to progression, hands-on project work, and exposure to cutting-edge technology.