Manufacturing Design Engineer

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

This is an exciting role within our Manufacturing Design Engineering (MDE) team, focused on the design and development of improvements to product and processes to support manufacturing growth, new product, and continuous improvement projects!

Within this team, the MDE will play a critical role in ensuring manufacturing and its support teams are planning and completing to the correct specifications, in the most efficient way possible, to deliver high value capital equipment, on time, in full, and to spec.

To be most effective our MDEs have an input in activities across the organisation and, as a result, have a unique ability to develop multi-functional relationships and contribute to the growth of both the MDE and their support teams technical capabilities.

To hit the ground and make an immediate impact, we expect MDEs to have a broad understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and a desire to continually improve.

***SPTS, division of KLA, is proud to be an inclusive and diverse employer. To enhance our diverse workforce and business growth we offer a flexible working culture, please let us know how we can support your needs - full time, part time, job share, flexible hours!***

Your day-to-day responsibilities:

• Prepare feedback on Design for Manufacture to Product Design and New Product Launch teams
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation including assembly and test procedures
• Manage specifications with Enovia PLM - Training will be provided
• Lead multiple projects, working multi-functionally with our Operations and Engineering Teams
• Investigate and resolve technical challenges to support manufacturing processes
• Provide technical or product guidance to Supply Chain and Outsourcing teams
• Perform root cause analysis and implement appropriate corrective and preventative actions
• Generate, review, and approve Engineering Change Orders
• Understanding budgets and support CAPEX requests
• Implementing change, right first time, following our Product Lifecycle (PLC) process

SPTS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. For this role we are looking for someone who:

• Is Degree qualified in Engineering field or HNC/HND plus relevant experience
• Is proficient with Solid Edge, Solid Works, and AutoCAD Electrical - desirable but not essential
• Has an understanding IPC/WHMA-A-620 for wiring and harness assemblies and IPC A-610H for electrical assembly - desirable but not essential
• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills

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 and overtime premiums.

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