Mechanical Engineer (E)

KLA; Newport; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their award-winning engineering group. The role involves working on the design and testing of packaging solutions within a collaborative team. Required qualifications include a BSc in Mechanical or Packaging Engineering and knowledge of CAD software. Competitive benefits include 25 days of annual leave and a global bonus plan.

Benefits

Annual leave starting at 25 days

Contributory pension scheme

Cash health plan

Cycle to work scheme

Global bonus plan

Share scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Electronic / Clean Room packaging is desirable but can be trained.
• Desire to continue to learn engineering fundamentals.
• Ability to present to the team and internal customers.

Responsibilities

• Capture requirements, design, test, document, and release packaging.
• Test fitting packaging containers to ensure accurate fit.
• Advocate on efficient packaging procedures and materials.
• Maintain suppliers in the region as part of the packaging engineering team.

Skills

CAD software

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

BSc in Mechanical Engineering

BSc in Packaging Engineering

Job description

Company Overview

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice‑controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem‑solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Mechanical Engineering, part of the Central Engineering group at KLA, is critical to both our product groups and our customers. We are an award‑winning group who owns the end‑to‑end design, prototyping, testing, and delivery of groundbreaking packaging solutions and sophisticated product range.

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer who is hands‑on, self‑motivated, and a great teammate! The candidate will be collaborating with multi‑functional teams during the design process to detail the packaging designs and procedures done by our group.

Responsibilities

• Working with the Mechanical / Packaging engineers to capture requirements, design, test, document, and release packaging.
• Test fitting packaging containers to ensure accurate fit and work closely with collaborators to identify any special handling and safety requirements.
• Performing tasks with minimal direction and supervision and employ good project management practices to align with time‑related work.
• Advocating to internal customers or suppliers on efficient packaging procedures, packaging materials, and utilization of protective packaging systems.
• Maintaining suppliers in the region working as part of the wider packaging engineering team.

Qualifications

• BSc in Mechanical Engineering or Packaging Engineering.
• Knowledge of CAD software.
• Knowledge of Electronic / Clean Room packaging is desirable but not essential as can be trained.
• The desire to continue to learn engineering fundamentals including design principles, materials selection, and packaging fabrication methods.
• Proficient communication skills and the ability to present to our team and internal customers.
• Works well in a collaborative environment.

This role may require some international travel to the US for training purposes.

What we offer you

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, and life assurance.

Minimum Qualifications

BSc in Mechanical Engineering or Packaging Engineering

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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.