Semiconductor Test Engineer for MEMS & RF Systems

KLA; Newport; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; 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

Life assurance

Shift allowance / overtime premiums

Job summary

KLA's SPTS division in Newport is seeking a Test Engineer to join a team that handles, integrates and tests modules, ensuring high quality standards across single-wafer products. You will diagnose electrical and mechanical issues and contribute to process improvements.

The role requires an electrical/maintenance background, strong fault-finding skills and the ability to work to shift patterns (6am–2pm on week 1, 2pm–10pm on week 2) with a shift premium.

Qualifications

• Minimum of HNC / HND in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• Experience in a manufacturing or shop-floor environment; clean room experience desired.
• Electrical background required; mechanical/maintenance experience advantageous.
• Experience in semiconductor industry desirable.

Responsibilities

• Install modular semiconductor equipment or fully integrated systems.
• Test live equipment to specifications (3 phase, single phase, pneumatic and fluid power).
• Perform electrical and mechanical fault finding down to component level.
• Conduct cosmetic/functional quality control.
• Suggest improvements to procedures and methods as appropriate.
• Collaborate within a team to resolve complex issues.
• Drive product throughput to meet deadlines and customer requirements.
• Record test data on Shop Floor Online software.
• Occasionally support Product Groups in new product development.

Skills

Test Engineering

Fault Finding

Electrical Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Teamwork

Education

HNC / HND in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Tools

Shop Floor Online

Job description

KLA's SPTS division in Newport is seeking a Test Engineer to join a team that handles, integrates and tests modules, ensuring high quality standards across single-wafer products. You will diagnose electrical and mechanical issues and contribute to process improvements.

The role requires an electrical/maintenance background, strong fault-finding skills and the ability to work to shift patterns (6am–2pm on week 1, 2pm–10pm on week 2) with a shift premium.