SPTS product support Manager page is loaded SPTS product support Manager Apply locations Newport, United Kingdom time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id Company Overview The SPTS division of KLA, designs, manufactures and markets wafer processing solutions for the global semiconductor and related industries. SPTS provides industry leading etch and deposition process technologies on a range of single wafer handling platforms. End-market applications include micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), advanced packaging, LED, high speed RF device IC's and power semiconductors. SPTS is part of KLA Corporation which develops industry-leading equipment and services that enable innovation throughout the electronics industry. We provide advanced process control and process-enabling solutions for manufacturing wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. In close collaboration with leading customers across the globe, our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers design solutions that move the world forward. Group/Division The KLA Services team headquartered in Milpitas, CA is our service organization that consists of Service Sales and Marketing, Spares Supply Chain management, Field Operations, Engineering, Product Training, and Technical Support. The KLA Services organization partners with our field teams and customers in all business sectors to maintain the high performance and productivity of our products through a flexible portfolio of services. Our comprehensive services include: proactive management of tools to identify and improve performance; expertise in optics, image processing and motion control with worldwide service engineers, 24/7 technical support teams and knowledge management systems; and an extensive parts network to ensure worldwide availability of parts. Job Description/Preferred Qualifications Directs, designs and implements a comprehensive product management strategy. Functions as the central resource with design, manufacturing, quality and test, and marketing as the product(s) move to completion and distribution. Advises those involved in the design, modification, and evaluation of all phases of a specific product or group of products from product definition through production and release (i.e. Product Lifecycle Management). Ensures that products shipped meet specifications and quality goals. Formulates and drives long-term plans for cost/profit control. Promotes use of new technologies and industry-leading trends to product management activities. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. Employees matched to this job have responsibility for overall product(s) and for people management Scope Establishes operational objectives and work plans, and delegates assignments to subordinate managers. Senior management reviews objectives to resolve success of operation. Involved in developing, modifying and implementing company policies that affect immediate operations and may also have company-wide effect. Job complexity Works on issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of organisational objectives, as well as an understanding of company "politics." Implements strategic policies when selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for acquiring results. Establishes and assures alignment to budgets, schedules, work plans and performance requirements. Discretion Erroneous decisions will result in critical delay(s) in schedules and/or unit operations, and may jeopardize overall business activities. Interaction Regularly interacts with senior management or executive levels on matters concerning several functional areas, divisions, and/or customers. Requires the ability to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance from, others in critical situations, without damage to the relationship. Supervision Leads activities of two or more sections or departments through subordinate managers who exercise full supervision in terms of costs, methods, and staffing. In some instances this manager may be responsible for running staff function and may not have subordinate managers. Skills and qualifications BSc degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Science or Technical field. M.SC/MBA - is an advantage In depth understanding of semiconductor process and interaction within semiconductor production FAB Significant experience in a semiconductor/capital equipment environment Strong communication and presentation skills Prepared to travel about 15% of time to our customers all over the world! KLA's benefits package includes: Annual leave starting at 25 days (plus bank holidays), contributory pension scheme, cash health plan, car allowance, cycle to work scheme, global bonus plan, share scheme, rewards scheme, life assurance. Minimum Qualifications We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees. KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer Be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons that are currently posing as KLA employees. KLA never asks for any financial compensation to be considered for an interview, to become an employee, or for equipment. Further, KLA does not work with any recruiters or third parties who charge such fees either directly or on behalf of KLA . Please ensure that you have searched KLA's Careers website for legitimate job postings. KLA follows a recruiting process that involves multiple interviews in person or on video conferencing with our hiring managers. If you are concerned that a communication, an interview, an offer of employment, or that an employee is not legitimate, please send an email to to confirm the person you are communicating with is an employee. We take your privacy very seriously and confidentially handle your information. KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at or at +1- to request accommodation. For additional information, view the US Know Your Rights poster on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website. We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.
Oct 05, 2025
Full time
SPTS product support Manager page is loaded SPTS product support Manager Apply locations Newport, United Kingdom time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id Company Overview The SPTS division of KLA, designs, manufactures and markets wafer processing solutions for the global semiconductor and related industries. SPTS provides industry leading etch and deposition process technologies on a range of single wafer handling platforms. End-market applications include micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), advanced packaging, LED, high speed RF device IC's and power semiconductors. SPTS is part of KLA Corporation which develops industry-leading equipment and services that enable innovation throughout the electronics industry. We provide advanced process control and process-enabling solutions for manufacturing wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. In close collaboration with leading customers across the globe, our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers design solutions that move the world forward. Group/Division The KLA Services team headquartered in Milpitas, CA is our service organization that consists of Service Sales and Marketing, Spares Supply Chain management, Field Operations, Engineering, Product Training, and Technical Support. The KLA Services organization partners with our field teams and customers in all business sectors to maintain the high performance and productivity of our products through a flexible portfolio of services. Our comprehensive services include: proactive management of tools to identify and improve performance; expertise in optics, image processing and motion control with worldwide service engineers, 24/7 technical support teams and knowledge management systems; and an extensive parts network to ensure worldwide availability of parts. Job Description/Preferred Qualifications Directs, designs and implements a comprehensive product management strategy. Functions as the central resource with design, manufacturing, quality and test, and marketing as the product(s) move to completion and distribution. Advises those involved in the design, modification, and evaluation of all phases of a specific product or group of products from product definition through production and release (i.e. Product Lifecycle Management). Ensures that products shipped meet specifications and quality goals. Formulates and drives long-term plans for cost/profit control. Promotes use of new technologies and industry-leading trends to product management activities. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. Employees matched to this job have responsibility for overall product(s) and for people management Scope Establishes operational objectives and work plans, and delegates assignments to subordinate managers. Senior management reviews objectives to resolve success of operation. Involved in developing, modifying and implementing company policies that affect immediate operations and may also have company-wide effect. Job complexity Works on issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of organisational objectives, as well as an understanding of company "politics." Implements strategic policies when selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for acquiring results. Establishes and assures alignment to budgets, schedules, work plans and performance requirements. Discretion Erroneous decisions will result in critical delay(s) in schedules and/or unit operations, and may jeopardize overall business activities. Interaction Regularly interacts with senior management or executive levels on matters concerning several functional areas, divisions, and/or customers. Requires the ability to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance from, others in critical situations, without damage to the relationship. Supervision Leads activities of two or more sections or departments through subordinate managers who exercise full supervision in terms of costs, methods, and staffing. In some instances this manager may be responsible for running staff function and may not have subordinate managers. Skills and qualifications BSc degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Science or Technical field. M.SC/MBA - is an advantage In depth understanding of semiconductor process and interaction within semiconductor production FAB Significant experience in a semiconductor/capital equipment environment Strong communication and presentation skills Prepared to travel about 15% of time to our customers all over the world! KLA's benefits package includes: Annual leave starting at 25 days (plus bank holidays), contributory pension scheme, cash health plan, car allowance, cycle to work scheme, global bonus plan, share scheme, rewards scheme, life assurance. Minimum Qualifications We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees. KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer Be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons that are currently posing as KLA employees. KLA never asks for any financial compensation to be considered for an interview, to become an employee, or for equipment. Further, KLA does not work with any recruiters or third parties who charge such fees either directly or on behalf of KLA . Please ensure that you have searched KLA's Careers website for legitimate job postings. KLA follows a recruiting process that involves multiple interviews in person or on video conferencing with our hiring managers. If you are concerned that a communication, an interview, an offer of employment, or that an employee is not legitimate, please send an email to to confirm the person you are communicating with is an employee. We take your privacy very seriously and confidentially handle your information. KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at or at +1- to request accommodation. For additional information, view the US Know Your Rights poster on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website. We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.
Company Overview The SPTS division of KLA, designs, manufactures and markets wafer processing solutions for the global semiconductor and related industries. SPTS provides industry leading etch and deposition process technologies on a range of single wafer handling platforms. End-market applications include micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), advanced packaging, LED, high speed RF device IC's and power semiconductors. SPTS is part of KLA Corporation which develops industry-leading equipment and services that enable innovation throughout the electronics industry. We provide advanced process control and process-enabling solutions for manufacturing wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. In close collaboration with leading customers across the globe, our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers design solutions that move the world forward. Job Description/Preferred Qualifications This role will be based in Celtic Lakes. Our new 237,000-square-foot Newport facility provides additional production and customer collaboration spaces, including 25,000 square feet of R&D clean rooms, 35,000 square feet of state-of-the-art manufacturing space and tool demo areas, all designed to support development of semiconductor process technologies across advanced packaging, power devices, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), radio frequency (RF) and photonics sector technology. Purpose of the role: We are seeking a skilled professional to lead the design, evaluation, and implementation of secure cloud and on-premises infrastructure solutions. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive roadmaps that address critical cybersecurity and IT business requirements. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of proposed solutions, providing expert recommendations on risk mitigation, and engaging with stakeholders across engineering, IT, and third-party vendors. Your day-to-day responsibilities: Strategize with IT Team on solution feasibility and conceptual design of Cloud and On-premises Infrastructure Create roadmaps to address critical cyber and IT business needs. Collaborate with multi-functional teams from various constituencies. Responsible for the review and analysis of confidentiality, integrity and availability of proposed solution. Provide leadership and collaborators recommendations, mitigating controls, and/or risk prioritization for gaps. Position also requires presenting with different functional groups like Engineering, IT and Vendors. KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. For this role we are looking for someone who has: Proven experience in crafting and reviewing architecture solutions to ensure critical security controls are included in the design. Experience with Gap Analysis of proposals for security controls and provide recommendations. Experience with security and control frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO) and experience mapping control frameworks to security practices Knowledge of authentication, authorization, and access control methods. Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity and privacy. Strong ability to communicate effectively security requirements What we will offer you? KLA's benefits package includes: 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. Minimum Qualifications Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience ; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees. KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer Be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons that are currently posing as KLA employees. KLA never asks for any financial compensation to be considered for an interview, to become an employee, or for equipment. Further, KLA does not work with any recruiters or third parties who charge such fees either directly or on behalf of KLA . Please ensure that you have searched KLA's Careers website for legitimate job postings. KLA follows a recruiting process that involves multiple interviews in person or on video conferencing with our hiring managers. If you are concerned that a communication, an interview, an offer of employment, or that an employee is not legitimate, please send an email to to confirm the person you are communicating with is an employee. We take your privacy very seriously and confidentially handle your information. KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at or at +1- to request accommodation. For additional information, view the US Know Your Rights poster on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website. We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.
Sep 20, 2025
Full time
Company Overview The SPTS division of KLA, designs, manufactures and markets wafer processing solutions for the global semiconductor and related industries. SPTS provides industry leading etch and deposition process technologies on a range of single wafer handling platforms. End-market applications include micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), advanced packaging, LED, high speed RF device IC's and power semiconductors. SPTS is part of KLA Corporation which develops industry-leading equipment and services that enable innovation throughout the electronics industry. We provide advanced process control and process-enabling solutions for manufacturing wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. In close collaboration with leading customers across the globe, our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers design solutions that move the world forward. Job Description/Preferred Qualifications This role will be based in Celtic Lakes. Our new 237,000-square-foot Newport facility provides additional production and customer collaboration spaces, including 25,000 square feet of R&D clean rooms, 35,000 square feet of state-of-the-art manufacturing space and tool demo areas, all designed to support development of semiconductor process technologies across advanced packaging, power devices, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), radio frequency (RF) and photonics sector technology. Purpose of the role: We are seeking a skilled professional to lead the design, evaluation, and implementation of secure cloud and on-premises infrastructure solutions. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive roadmaps that address critical cybersecurity and IT business requirements. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of proposed solutions, providing expert recommendations on risk mitigation, and engaging with stakeholders across engineering, IT, and third-party vendors. Your day-to-day responsibilities: Strategize with IT Team on solution feasibility and conceptual design of Cloud and On-premises Infrastructure Create roadmaps to address critical cyber and IT business needs. Collaborate with multi-functional teams from various constituencies. Responsible for the review and analysis of confidentiality, integrity and availability of proposed solution. Provide leadership and collaborators recommendations, mitigating controls, and/or risk prioritization for gaps. Position also requires presenting with different functional groups like Engineering, IT and Vendors. KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. For this role we are looking for someone who has: Proven experience in crafting and reviewing architecture solutions to ensure critical security controls are included in the design. Experience with Gap Analysis of proposals for security controls and provide recommendations. Experience with security and control frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO) and experience mapping control frameworks to security practices Knowledge of authentication, authorization, and access control methods. Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity and privacy. Strong ability to communicate effectively security requirements What we will offer you? KLA's benefits package includes: 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. Minimum Qualifications Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience ; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees. KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer Be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons that are currently posing as KLA employees. KLA never asks for any financial compensation to be considered for an interview, to become an employee, or for equipment. Further, KLA does not work with any recruiters or third parties who charge such fees either directly or on behalf of KLA . Please ensure that you have searched KLA's Careers website for legitimate job postings. KLA follows a recruiting process that involves multiple interviews in person or on video conferencing with our hiring managers. If you are concerned that a communication, an interview, an offer of employment, or that an employee is not legitimate, please send an email to to confirm the person you are communicating with is an employee. We take your privacy very seriously and confidentially handle your information. KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at or at +1- to request accommodation. For additional information, view the US Know Your Rights poster on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website. We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.
Senior PVD Process Engineer page is loaded Senior PVD Process Engineer Apply locations Newport, United Kingdom time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago job requisition id Company Overview The SPTS division of KLA, designs, manufactures and markets wafer processing solutions for the global semiconductor and related industries. SPTS provides industry leading etch and deposition process technologies on a range of single wafer handling platforms. End-market applications include micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), advanced packaging, LED, high speed RF device IC's and power semiconductors. SPTS is part of KLA Corporation which develops industry-leading equipment and services that enable innovation throughout the electronics industry. We provide advanced process control and process-enabling solutions for manufacturing wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. In close collaboration with leading customers across the globe, our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers design solutions that move the world forward. Group/Division SPTS wafer processing solutions include market-leading silicon etch, dielectric etch, dry-release etch, PVD, PECVD and molecular vapor deposition (MVD), available with a range of wafer-handling options applicable to R&D, pilot production, or volume production environments. SPTS is headquartered and has its main manufacturing facility in Newport, UK, with additional manufacturing in Allentown, Pennsylvania. SPTS operates across 19 countries in Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and offers comprehensive service and spare parts support through a worldwide network of service centers and qualified local agents. Job Description/Preferred Qualifications Role Description Working as part of our PVD Samples team, the primary responsibilities of this role will be to develop deposition processes, and process customer wafers using PVD demo equipment at our Newport Factory! This will involve working on a number of different process module types and a huge range of applications, generating new process recipes to meet the customer requirements, as well as an element of hardware testing. Additional responsibilities will include supervision of junior engineers, writing technical reports for both internal and external use, generating IP submissions and supporting other business units as required. There may also be some requirement to write and review process specifications for customer tools. This role will also involve advising both SPTS field teams and other members of the Newport team on application development and process tuning, and significant levels of remote customer support activity! There may also be an expectation of the engineer in this position to take on some Project Management tasks, co-ordinating with other engineering teams. This position will involve some international travel. This role will require continual shift work alternating between early (6am - 2pm) and late shift (1.30pm - 9.30pm on a weekly basis) with some requirement for occasional weekend work and be based in our Manufacturing Headquarters in Newport, South Wales Key Duties Process Demonstrations. Work with Product Marketing to tightly define customer demo specifications. Run demo tools to demonstrate PVD deposition and ancillary processes to agreed specifications. Assess results using analytical equipment and appropriate software packages Undertake problem solving and trouble-shooting Provide regular updates to product marketing on progress of sample/demonstration work Develop good relationships with Product Marketing, Customers, hardware design and the demo tool maintenance teams. Summarise results in written reports and presentations. Process and hardware Development Develop new processes in line with SPTS yearly Roadmaps. Plan work and execute plans in a safe, logical and timely manner. Work cross department to test enhanced hardware. Give constructively to the work of project teams for new products. Research into published work relevant to SPTS' process development Write technical reports for patent applications. Write technical papers for publication at conferences, seminars etc. Field Support Develop SPTS processes to meet the agreed specification at customer sites i.e. willingness for occasional international travel. Provide remote support for customer field critical issues. Develop good relationships with local field support teams. Coordinate complex responses with co-workers in other departments. SPTS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. For this role we are looking for someone who: Has industry experience, ideally working with Semiconductor Processing equipment and substrate metrology. Educated to Degree/Masters/PhD level (or equivalent experience) in a chemistry, physics, or other relevant field. The ideal candidate will have: A Creative and innovative approach to problem solving leading to novel but practical solutions. The foresight and ability to collect, filter and analyze data to solve complex problems. Good analytical skills including the ability to measure films for: thickness, resistance, stress, texture, roughness, reflectivity and X-section. Good oral and written communication skills The ability to work both autonomously and as part of a small team. What we will offer you? SPTS's benefits package includes: 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, generous shift allowance. Minimum Qualifications Educated to Degree/Masters/PhD level (or equivalent experience) in a chemistry, physics, or other relevant field. We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees. KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer Be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons that are currently posing as KLA employees. KLA never asks for any financial compensation to be considered for an interview, to become an employee, or for equipment. Further, KLA does not work with any recruiters or third parties who charge such fees either directly or on behalf of KLA . Please ensure that you have searched KLA's Careers website for legitimate job postings. KLA follows a recruiting process that involves multiple interviews in person or on video conferencing with our hiring managers. If you are concerned that a communication, an interview, an offer of employment, or that an employee is not legitimate, please send an email to to confirm the person you are communicating with is an employee. We take your privacy very seriously and confidentially handle your information. KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at or at +1- to request accommodation. For additional information, view the US Know Your Rights poster on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website. We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.
Sep 17, 2025
Full time
Senior PVD Process Engineer page is loaded Senior PVD Process Engineer Apply locations Newport, United Kingdom time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago job requisition id Company Overview The SPTS division of KLA, designs, manufactures and markets wafer processing solutions for the global semiconductor and related industries. SPTS provides industry leading etch and deposition process technologies on a range of single wafer handling platforms. End-market applications include micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), advanced packaging, LED, high speed RF device IC's and power semiconductors. SPTS is part of KLA Corporation which develops industry-leading equipment and services that enable innovation throughout the electronics industry. We provide advanced process control and process-enabling solutions for manufacturing wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. In close collaboration with leading customers across the globe, our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers design solutions that move the world forward. Group/Division SPTS wafer processing solutions include market-leading silicon etch, dielectric etch, dry-release etch, PVD, PECVD and molecular vapor deposition (MVD), available with a range of wafer-handling options applicable to R&D, pilot production, or volume production environments. SPTS is headquartered and has its main manufacturing facility in Newport, UK, with additional manufacturing in Allentown, Pennsylvania. SPTS operates across 19 countries in Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and offers comprehensive service and spare parts support through a worldwide network of service centers and qualified local agents. Job Description/Preferred Qualifications Role Description Working as part of our PVD Samples team, the primary responsibilities of this role will be to develop deposition processes, and process customer wafers using PVD demo equipment at our Newport Factory! This will involve working on a number of different process module types and a huge range of applications, generating new process recipes to meet the customer requirements, as well as an element of hardware testing. Additional responsibilities will include supervision of junior engineers, writing technical reports for both internal and external use, generating IP submissions and supporting other business units as required. There may also be some requirement to write and review process specifications for customer tools. This role will also involve advising both SPTS field teams and other members of the Newport team on application development and process tuning, and significant levels of remote customer support activity! There may also be an expectation of the engineer in this position to take on some Project Management tasks, co-ordinating with other engineering teams. This position will involve some international travel. This role will require continual shift work alternating between early (6am - 2pm) and late shift (1.30pm - 9.30pm on a weekly basis) with some requirement for occasional weekend work and be based in our Manufacturing Headquarters in Newport, South Wales Key Duties Process Demonstrations. Work with Product Marketing to tightly define customer demo specifications. Run demo tools to demonstrate PVD deposition and ancillary processes to agreed specifications. Assess results using analytical equipment and appropriate software packages Undertake problem solving and trouble-shooting Provide regular updates to product marketing on progress of sample/demonstration work Develop good relationships with Product Marketing, Customers, hardware design and the demo tool maintenance teams. Summarise results in written reports and presentations. Process and hardware Development Develop new processes in line with SPTS yearly Roadmaps. Plan work and execute plans in a safe, logical and timely manner. Work cross department to test enhanced hardware. Give constructively to the work of project teams for new products. Research into published work relevant to SPTS' process development Write technical reports for patent applications. Write technical papers for publication at conferences, seminars etc. Field Support Develop SPTS processes to meet the agreed specification at customer sites i.e. willingness for occasional international travel. Provide remote support for customer field critical issues. Develop good relationships with local field support teams. Coordinate complex responses with co-workers in other departments. SPTS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. For this role we are looking for someone who: Has industry experience, ideally working with Semiconductor Processing equipment and substrate metrology. Educated to Degree/Masters/PhD level (or equivalent experience) in a chemistry, physics, or other relevant field. The ideal candidate will have: A Creative and innovative approach to problem solving leading to novel but practical solutions. The foresight and ability to collect, filter and analyze data to solve complex problems. Good analytical skills including the ability to measure films for: thickness, resistance, stress, texture, roughness, reflectivity and X-section. Good oral and written communication skills The ability to work both autonomously and as part of a small team. What we will offer you? SPTS's benefits package includes: 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, generous shift allowance. Minimum Qualifications Educated to Degree/Masters/PhD level (or equivalent experience) in a chemistry, physics, or other relevant field. We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees. KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer Be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons that are currently posing as KLA employees. KLA never asks for any financial compensation to be considered for an interview, to become an employee, or for equipment. Further, KLA does not work with any recruiters or third parties who charge such fees either directly or on behalf of KLA . Please ensure that you have searched KLA's Careers website for legitimate job postings. KLA follows a recruiting process that involves multiple interviews in person or on video conferencing with our hiring managers. If you are concerned that a communication, an interview, an offer of employment, or that an employee is not legitimate, please send an email to to confirm the person you are communicating with is an employee. We take your privacy very seriously and confidentially handle your information. KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at or at +1- to request accommodation. For additional information, view the US Know Your Rights poster on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website. We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.