Company OverviewnnThe SPTS division of KLA, designs, manufactures and markets wafer processing solutions for the global semiconductor and related industries.\n\nSPTS provides industry leading etch and deposition process technologies on a range of single wafer handling platforms.\n\nEnd-market applications include micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), advanced packaging, LED, high speed RF device IC’s and power semiconductors.\n\nSPTS is part of KLA Corporation which develops industry-leading equipment and services that enable innovation throughout the electronics industry.\n\nWe provide advanced process control and process-enabling solutions for manufacturing wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays.\n\nIn 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.nnJob Description/Preferred QualificationsnnAt KLA we design, develop, and manufacture high-tech capital equipment for the global semiconductor industry.\n\nIn this role you’ll be working in our high performing manufacturing team to build and assemble our complex processing equipment.nnBased 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 manufacturing processes!nnYour day-to-day responsibilities may include:\n• Mixing compounds to perform manual coating, bonding & encapsulation processes on silicon wafers.\n• Cutting, welding and forming of 40 Gauge wire.\n• Visual inspection using a microscope (20x magnification) for dies, resistors, capacitors to ensure parts meet specifications.\n• Manual soldering/wire bonding small electronic components (using a microscope) onto Printed Circuit Board or flex circuit (resistors, capacitors, dies).\n• Handle or attach small components (die, capacitors, resistors) using tweezers and in house build fixture.\n• Attach small components onto wafer or flex circuit.\n• Performing visual inspection IQC (incoming quality inspection)/OQC (outgoing quality inspection) on raw parts (flex, PCBA, silicon substrate).\n• Operating fixturing/tooling or hand-held electronic equipment (Voltmeter, Caliper, Oscilloscope) to test cable assembly or electronic assembly boxes.\n• Handling dilute chemical solutions (IPA, DI water, Acetone, epoxy) to clean products.nnYour Experience & Qualifications\n• Ideally hold A-level or NVQ level qualification(s).\n• Preferably have some experience in electronic assembly and soldering, however full role training provided.\n• Able to read assembly drawings, instructions, and basic blueprints.\n• Ideally have experience in a manufacturing and/or shop-floor environment.\n• Can demonstrate good attention to detail to allow you to maintain our high level of production standards and efficiency.\n• Has good analytical skills with a logical approach to problem solving.\n• Experience with MS Office products.nnThis is a permanent position working Monday to Friday.\n\nSome international travel will be required for role related training.\n\nThere may occasionally be the need to work on a shift basis due to business requirements.nnWhat will we offer you?nnThis 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!nnKLA 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.nnMinimum QualificationsnnWe offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package.\n\nWe design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.nnKLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employernnBe aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons that are currently posing as KLA employees.\n\nKLA never asks for any financial compensation to be considered for an interview, to become an employee, or for equipment.\n\nFurther, KLA does not work with any recruiters or third parties who charge such fees either directly or on behalf of KLA.\n\nPlease ensure that you have searched KLA’s Careers website for legitimate job postings.\n\nKLA follows a recruiting process that involves multiple interviews in person or on video conferencing with our hiring managers.\n\nIf you are concerned that a communication, an interview, an offer of employment, or that an employee is not legitimate, please send an email to [email protected] to confirm the person you are communicating with is an employee.\n\nWe take your privacy very seriously and confidentially handle your information.