Mechanical Design Engineer

KLA Corporation; Newport; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days

Contributory pension scheme

Cash health plan

Cycle to work scheme

Global bonus plan

Share scheme

Rewards scheme

Life assurance

Generous shift allowance

Overtime premiums

Job summary

KLA Corporation's SPTS division in Newport, UK, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a small, multi-disciplinary team. You will design 3D parts and assemblies and detail 2D drawings using Solid Edge CAD, build prototypes, and lead projects from concept to implementation.

The role requires experience in machinery design, report writing, and collaboration across groups, with a flexible attitude to overtime.

Qualifications

• Experience designing parts/assemblies and 2D drawings using Solid Edge.
• Experience in machinery design and report writing.
• Flexible work ethic with willingness to overtime.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Analytical and fault-finding skills.
• Proven initiative.

Responsibilities

• Design 3D parts/assemblies and 2D drawings using Solid Edge CAD.
• Create BOMs and manage material costs.
• Liaise with suppliers and build prototypes.
• Lead small projects from concept to implementation.
• Collaborate across teams within KLA/SPTS.
• Assist with design for manufacture and safety standards (Desirable).

Skills

Solid Edge CAD usage

3D part/assembly design

2D drafting drawings

Prototyping

Project leadership

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Fault finding

Initiative

Communication skills

Overtime flexibility

Education

Bachelor/Master's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

COMSOL Multiphysics

ERP/PLM systems

GD&T knowledge

P&ID knowledge

Job description

Here at KLA we design, develop, and manufacture high-tech machines for the global semiconductor market. Our Mechanical Design Engineer will be working as part of a small multi-disciplinary design team with primary responsibilities involving the mechanical design of semiconductor processing tools. Day to day responsibilities include:

• Designing 3D parts/assemblies using Solid Edge CAD
• Creating/detailing 2D draft drawings using Solid Edge CAD
• Creating engineering bills of materials
• Bill of material cost control
• Supplier contact
• Building and testing prototypes
• Leading small projects from concept to implementation
• Collaborating with other teams across the company
• Has experience in designing parts/assemblies and creating/detailing 2D draft drawings using Solid Edge CAD
• Is experienced in design of machinery
• Has a proven experience in report writing
• Has a flexible work ethic, and be willing to work overtime if necessary
• Can demonstrate analytical and fault-finding skills
• Can use their own initiative
• Had good communication skills
• Enjoys working in a team environment

Experience in the following areas is desirable but not essential:

• A good understanding of Machinery safety regulations and EU harmonized standards including PL rating, Risk Assessments and CE marking
• Previous experience of working in the semiconductor or hi-technology related industry would be advantageous.
• Design for manufacture
• COMSOL multi physics simulation software
• Some appreciation of software development
• Some knowledge of ERP/PLM systems
• Experience in complicated P & ID's
• Knowledge of GD & T, Bachelors or Masters Degree and related work experience

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.

• 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
• 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.