Quality Technician

KLA; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global semiconductor company in Newport is seeking a motivated individual to process defective materials returned from customer sites. This role involves tasks such as inspecting parts, ensuring quality control, and collaborating with manufacturing, supply chain, and field service teams. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills, basic Excel knowledge, and be able to work independently. The company offers a competitive benefits package and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

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

Responsibilities

• Identify items in stock locations by part number and description.
• Read technical drawings to verify that parts provided match the drawings.
• Inspect supplied parts for cosmetic defects.
• Notify suppliers of faults reported.
• Carry out material transactions using SAP.
• Record rework jobs internally for tracking and improvement activities.
• Control of defective material stock locations.
• Work may be required in KLA clean room environment.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Basic Excel skill

Ability to work independently

SAP skills

Education

GCSE A-C in Maths and English

Tools

SAP

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 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

This role will be based in Celtic Lakes. Our new 237,000‑square‑foot Newport facility provides additional production and customer collaboration spaces, including 25,000 square feet of R&D clean rooms, 35,000 square feet of state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing space and tool demo areas, all designed to support development of semiconductor process technologies across advanced packaging, power devices, MEMS, RF and photonics sector technology.

Purpose of the role

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to establish a career in a fast growing, award‑winning, global semiconductor company.

The role will be focused on the processing of defective material returned from our customer sites. Cross functional working will be required between manufacturing, supply chain, field service and install teams.

Your day‑to‑day responsibilities will include:

• Identify items in stock locations by part number and description
• Read technical drawings to verify that parts provided match the drawings
• Inspection of supplied parts for cosmetic defects
• Notification to suppliers of faults reported
• Carry out material transactions using SAP
• Recording of rework jobs internally for tracking and improvement activities
• Control of defective material stock locations
• Work may be required in KLA clean room environment

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. For this role we are looking for someone who:

• Has strong verbal and written communication skills
• Basic Excel skill essential
• Can work independently of direct supervision
• SAP skills are advantageous although training will be provided

Minimum qualifications:

• GCSE A‑C in Maths and English

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 and life assurance!

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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.