Manufacturing Technician

KLA; Bromley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor manufacturer in the United Kingdom is seeking individuals to join their high-performing manufacturing team, focusing on building and assembling advanced processing equipment. Candidates must have qualifications in Electrical or Electronic Engineering and experience in electronic assembly and soldering. The position offers a competitive rewards package, including 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and various employee benefits. The role is permanent, working Monday to Friday, with potential shifts based on business needs.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Cash health plan

Global bonus plan

Rewards scheme

Qualifications

• HNC / HND qualified in Electrical, Electronic Engineering or similar subject.
• Experience in electronic assembly, PCB assembly, and soldering.
• Ability to use electrical and mechanical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Operate fixturing/tooling or hand-held electronic equipment to test assemblies.
• Perform manual soldering and visual inspection of components.
• Implement problem-solving approaches to rectify issues.

Skills

Operating fixturing/tooling or hand-held electronic equipment

Manual soldering small electronic components

Visual inspection using a microscope

Analytical and fault-finding skills

Communication and teamwork

Experience in manufacturing

Education

HNC / HND in Electrical, Electronic Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Voltmeter

Caliper

Oscilloscope

MS Office

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.

Job Description / Preferred Qualifications

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!

Your day‑to‑day responsibilities will include:

• 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/processissues.
• 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.

Your 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)
• Experience in providing supervision and guidance to team members is desirable.
• 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.

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 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.

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.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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