RF & Plasma Technologist: Advanced Development Lead

KLA-Belgium; Newport; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25+ days

Pension scheme

Cash health plan

Cycle to work

Share scheme

Job summary

KLA's SPTS division in Newport, UK, is seeking an RF & Plasma Technologist who will stay hands-on while developing leadership capabilities within Advanced Development. You will design and develop RF sub-systems and plasma hardware for advanced semiconductor etch and deposition systems, collaborating with processes, electrical, mechanical, software and manufacturing teams.

The role emphasizes robust subsystem solutions, world-class plasma performance, and cross-functional problem-solving.

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in Physics, Plasma Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics or a related discipline.
• Extensive industrial experience in plasma processing, RF engineering, vacuum systems and semiconductor equipment.
• Demonstrated success delivering complex technology from concept to prototype validation and product release.
• Strong communication skills and credibility to act as a cross-functional technical authority.
• Desirable: formal or informal team-lead responsibility.
• Semiconductor equipment development and Stage-Gate product development processes.
• EMC, electrical safety and RF compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Plasma-hardware development for Etch & Deposition sources, electrodes, electrostatic chucks, gas distribution and chamber internals.
• RF sub-assembly development: design, model, test RF matching networks and transmission systems.
• Experimental development: plan lab experiments, analyse data and document conclusions.
• Stakeholder engagement: communicate findings to customers and internal teams; contribute to roadmaps.
• Technical leadership: define verification plans and mentor engineers.

Skills

RF engineering

Plasma processing

Vacuum systems

Strong communication

Education

PhD or MSc in Physics/Plasma Science/EE/Electronics

Tools

COMSOL Multiphysics

Ansys HFSS

HPEM

Job description

KLA's SPTS division in Newport, UK, is seeking an RF & Plasma Technologist who will stay hands-on while developing leadership capabilities within Advanced Development. You will design and develop RF sub-systems and plasma hardware for advanced semiconductor etch and deposition systems, collaborating with processes, electrical, mechanical, software and manufacturing teams.

The role emphasizes robust subsystem solutions, world-class plasma performance, and cross-functional problem-solving.