Manufacturing Design Engineering Graduate

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

Company Overview

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.

Group/Division

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 / Preferred Qualifications

Business Unit: We design, develop and manufacture high‑tech capital equipment for the semiconductor and related global markets. You’ll be joining one of our Manufacturing Design Engineering teams, providing operational support and engineering solutions from our head office in Newport. The role offers broad exposure across engineering, manufacturing, operations, new product launch, sustaining and quality teams, with opportunities to support customers and suppliers throughout Europe, Asia and the USA.

Purpose of the Role: This role represents an exciting opportunity for graduate scientists or engineers who want to build a career in a fast‑growing, award‑winning global semiconductor company. You will gain hands‑on experience across the full operations lifecycle, contribute to cutting‑edge technology and follow a clearly defined development path where continued learning, new ideas and growing responsibility are encouraged and rewarded.

Company Introduction: Following the Company's extensive onboarding and introduction program, you will join our Graduate Development program which includes Technical Classroom training, Soft‑skills training, Team building, corporate responsibility activities and finally placement across all of our operations and process teams. It is not required for you to already have the skills and knowledge to perform the role, full on the job training will be provided through our graduate develop scheme. You will then be welcomed into your Team and continue your development supported by your KLA mentor! Your experiences will include:

Your Experiences Will Include

• Work at the heart of a world‑class semiconductor manufacturing operation, collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, operations and quality teams to develop innovative solutions that bring advanced technology to life.
• Play a hands‑on role in launching next‑generation products, contributing to New Product Introduction (NPI) programmes and helping transform cutting‑edge designs into robust manufacturing solutions used by customers around the world.
• Gain exposure across the full product lifecycle, from development and manufacturing through to sustaining engineering and the global installed base, helping improve product performance, reliability and customer experience.
• Solve real engineering challenges, using structured problem solving, data analysis and industry‑leading tools to investigate issues, identify opportunities and drive meaningful improvements.
• Contribute to quality and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, delivery and operational excellence across a fast‑paced, high‑technology manufacturing environment.
• Accelerate your professional development by working alongside experienced specialists, sharing ideas, presenting your findings, building strong relationships and taking increasing ownership of challenging and rewarding projects.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

For this role we are looking someone who

• Has a passion for learning and development, continuously seeking for new knowledge and learning opportunities.
• Can think logically to provide internal customer solutions with a good attention to detail and foresight and ability to collect, filter and analyse data to build solutions for complex technological problems
• Has the ability to think creatively of novel but practical solutions to internal customer problems.
• Is able to demonstrate strong Communication skills – You’ll enjoy establishing and maintaining good working relationships with both customers and colleagues.

Your qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree (2:1) in Engineering Discipline.
• Applicants with a Masters or prior experience of studies within the semiconductor industry would be desirable but certainly not a must.
• A good acquaintance with SW tools (MS office, MATLAB) would be advantageous.

What we will offer you?

KLA’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
• life assurance
• generous shift allowance and overtime premiums

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.