Semiconductor Equipment Assembly Technician

KLA; Newport; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days + bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Cash health plan

Cycle to work scheme

Global bonus plan

Share scheme

Rewards scheme

Life assurance

Overtime premiums

Job summary

The SPTS division of KLA, based in Newport, designs and manufactures wafer processing equipment for the global semiconductor industry, including etch and deposition systems. End-market applications include MEMS, LED, and power semiconductors.

The role is a permanent position in a state-of-the-art facility, offering hands-on assembly training and exposure to precision automated manufacturing processes. Join our high-performing manufacturing team to build and assemble complex processing equipment,

Qualifications

• A-level or NVQ level qualification.
• Some experience in electronic assembly and soldering; training provided.
• Ability to read assembly drawings and basic blueprints.
• Experience in manufacturing/shop-floor environment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail to meet production standards.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with MS Office products.

Responsibilities

• Adhesive coating and bonding under a microscope.
• Visual inspection for dies, resistors, capacitors to meet specs.
• Manual soldering small components onto PCBs or flex circuits under a microscope.
• Handle or attach small components using tweezers and fixtures.
• Attach components onto wafer or flex circuit.
• Perform IQC/OQC on raw parts (flex, PCBA, silicon substrate).
• Operate voltmeter, caliper, oscilloscope to test assemblies.
• Handle dilute chemicals (IPA, DI water, acetone, epoxy) to clean products.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Reading assembly drawings

MS Office

Education

A-level or NVQ level qualification

Job description

The SPTS division of KLA, based in Newport, designs and manufactures wafer processing equipment for the global semiconductor industry, including etch and deposition systems. End-market applications include MEMS, LED, and power semiconductors.

The role is a permanent position in a state-of-the-art facility, offering hands-on assembly training and exposure to precision automated manufacturing processes. Join our high-performing manufacturing team to build and assemble complex processing equipment,