PVD Senior Mechanical Engineer

KLA; Newport; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in semiconductor manufacturing is seeking a PVD Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Newport. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the mechanical design process, collaborating with teams to ensure successful product development. This role requires hands-on experience with 3D CAD software and a solid understanding of design principles. The company offers a flexible working culture and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Annual leave starting at 25 days

Contributory pension scheme

Cash health plan

Cycle to work scheme

Global bonus plan

Share scheme

Rewards scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical engineer with experience in design and development.
• Proven experience in a development and design environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for complete mechanical design process.
• Design mechanical components and conduct analyses.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams for design solutions.

Skills

3D CAD

Mechanical Design

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Solid Edge

FEA

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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.

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

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer who is hands on, highly motivated, and a great teammate! The candidate will be engaged during the entire product lifecycle, from prototype to productization, and play a crucial role in the mechanical design and qualification of future KLA products.

The engineer will support the design, building, and qualification of a wide range of KLA equipment and integrated components. The candidate will be expected to provide solutions to tooling, test fixtures, and prototypes for the purpose of concept validation and risk.

***KLA, is proud to be an inclusive and diverse employer. To enhance our diverse workforce and business growth we offer a flexible working culture, please let us know how we can support your needs - full time, part time, job share, flexible hours, support with your application/interview process! ***

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the complete mechanical design process, including requirements specification, feasibility studies, cost management, and scheduling.
• Collaboration with multi-functional teams to resolve design requirements, implement best design practices, and achieve functional product design solution.
• Design mechanical components in Solid Edge CAD software or similar
• Conduct or direct CFD and FEA analyses to optimize Semiconductor Equipment airflow requirements, and mechanical design.
• Produce 3D mechanical designs and 2D drawings, with proper application of mechanical tolerancing
• Collaborate with suppliers to develop components and sub-system assemblies that will expedite product development timeline.
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure parts and assemblies are built per design, and cost and schedule requirements are achieved.
• Participate in entire design/build cycle, including design, 3D CAD modelling, design review presentations, 2D drawing generation, procurement of prototype parts, system integration, and prototype testing
  
  
  

Qualifications & Experience:

• You will ideally be qualified to Degree level or have equivalent experience in the relevant areas required of the post.
• 3D CAD experience with Solid Edge or similar is essential.
• Proven experience working in a development and design environment.
• Design experience for CNC machining is desirable.
• Experience using FEA (Finite Element Analysis) analysis tools is desirable not essential.
• Good understanding of CE/SEMI compliance requirements would be desirable.
  
  
  

SPTS’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.

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.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Semiconductor Manufacturing

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