Senior PVD Applications Engineer — Deposition Innovation

KLA-Belgium

Newport

On-site

GBP 55,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days + holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Cash health plan

Cycle to work scheme

Global bonus plan

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Rewards scheme

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Job summary

KLA ( Newport, UK ) is seeking a PVD Applications engineer to develop advanced deposition technology across various materials and processes. You will supervise junior engineers, write technical reports, and collaborate with field teams and other Newport team members.

The role includes occasional international travel and potential project-management tasks. Applicants should have PhD, MSc or BSc in Physics, Chemistry, or Materials Science with relevant hands-on experience in thin-film deposition,

Qualifications

Knowledge/experience of thin film deposition, plasma systems and high vacuum technology.
Ability to design experiments and analyse data to rapidly identify solutions to complex problems.
Strong analytical skills including the ability to carry out metrology (e.g., SEM).
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Develop PVD processes to meet technology roadmap targets and customer requirements.
Design experiments and assess results using analytical equipment and software.
Undertake problem solving and trouble-shooting.
Provide regular updates to management on progress of development work.
Summarise results in written reports or presentations.
Plan work and execute plans safely and timely.
Collaborate with project teams for new products and processes.
Write invention disclosures/patent applications and technical papers.