Technician

2000 KLA Corporation UK Limited; Newport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the semiconductor manufacturing industry is looking for a motivated individual to join their high tech manufacturing team in Newport. This permanent role offers a chance to develop skills in precision automated manufacturing processes, with excellent benefits including 25 days' annual leave and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Cash health plan

Global bonus plan

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• HNC/HND qualified in Electrical, Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in electronic assembly, PCB assembly and soldering.
• Clean room experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate fixturing/tooling and test cable/electronic assemblies.
• Perform visual inspections and functional tests on products.
• Handle and clean products using chemical solutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

HNC / HND in Electrical, Electronic Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscope

Caliper

Voltmeter

Job description

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At KLA we design, develop, and manufacture high-tech capital equipment for the global semiconductor industry. In this role you’ll be working in our high performing manufacturing team to build and assemble our complex processing equipment.

Based at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Newport, South Wales this role presents the opportunity to work with innovative technology and learn precision automated manufacturing processes!

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Operating fixturing/tooling or hand-held electronic equipment (Voltmeter, Caliper, Oscilloscope) to test cable assembly or electronic assembly boxes.
• Manual soldering small electronic components (using a microscope) onto Printed Circuit Boards (resistors, capacitors, dies).
• Visual inspection using a microscope (20x magnification) for dies, resistors, capacitors to ensure parts meet specifications.
• Implement systematical problem-solving approach to find root cause and make correction plan for equipment/material/processissues.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering teams to resolve issues with released products.
• Handling or attaching small components (die, capacitors, resistors) using tweezers and in house build fixture.
• Performing visual inspection IQC (incoming quality inspection)/OQC (outgoing quality inspection) on raw parts (flex, PCBA, silicon substrate).
• Handling dilute chemical solutions (IPA, DI water, Acetone, epoxy) to clean products.
• Perform functional tests on products.
• HNC / HND qualified in Electrical, Electronic Engineering (or similar subject) or hold equivalent level qualification.
• Ideally have experience in electronic assembly, PCB assembly and soldering.
• Possesses excellent analytical and fault-finding skills,
• The ability to utilise electrical and mechanical schematics to rectify faults and defects.
• Know how to operate fixturing/tooling or hand-held electronic equipment (Voltmeter, Caliper, Oscilloscope)
• Demonstrates strong communication – You’ll enjoy establishing and maintaining good working relationships with colleagues in your own and wider team.
• Have experience in a manufacturing and/or shop-floor environment. Clean room experience is desirable.
• Familiar with handling wafers/substrates
• Experience with MS Office products.

This is a permanent position working Monday to Friday. There may occasionally be the need to work on a shift basis due to business requirements. Some international travel will be required for role related training.

What will we offer you?

This position offers an excellent opportunity for people who are looking to establish a career in a fast-growing, award-winning company in the Semiconductor manufacturing industry!

KLA benefits include - 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 and overtime premiums.

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