Mechanical Design Engineer

KLA

NewportunknownPosted Jul 24, 2026
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About the role

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

Here at KLA we design, develop, and manufacture high-tech machines for the global semiconductor market. Our Mechanical Design Engineer will be working as part of a small multi-disciplinary design team with primary responsibilities involving the mechanical design of semiconductor processing tools.

Day to day responsibilities include:

Designing 3D parts/assemblies using Solid Edge CAD

Creating/detailing 2D draft drawings using Solid Edge CAD

Creating engineering bills of materials

Bill of material cost control

Supplier contact

Building and testing prototypes

Leading small projects from concept to implementation

Collaborating with other teams across the company

Has experience in designing parts/assemblies and creating/detailing 2D draft drawings using Solid Edge CAD

Is experienced in design of machinery

Has a proven experience in report writing

Has a flexible work ethic, and be willing to work overtime if necessary

Can demonstrate analytical and fault-finding skills

Can use their own initiative

Had good communication skills

Enjoys working in a team environment

Experience in the following areas is desirable but not essential:

A good understanding of Machinery safety regulations and EU harmonized standards including PL rating, Risk Assessments and CE marking

Previous experience of working in the semiconductor or hi-technology related industry would be advantageous.

Design for manufacture

COMSOL multi physics simulation software

Some appreciation of software development

Some knowledge of ERP/PLM systems

Experience in complicated P & ID's

Knowledge of GD & T

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, generous shift allowance and overtime premiums.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors or Masters 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.

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