Senior Electronics Engineer - Wafer Handling Systems

About the role

KLA's Platform Hardware Group, part of the Engineering division, designs automation solutions that integrate KLA process systems into customer fabrication factories. As a Senior Electronics Engineer you will work mainly on control and safety equipment for wafer handling systems. The role is primarily office-based with some hands-on activity, based at the Newport factory, and involves occasional travel to suppliers or customers.

Key responsibilities

• Electrical and electronic control and interface design
• Electrical assembly design
• Analog and digital circuit design
• Embedded controller design
• PCB design
• Design of critical safety circuits
• Technical report writing
• Engineering drawings, build and test guides, and MS Windows imaging of embedded controllers

Required profile

• Minimum degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in an electrical/electronic design role
• Good understanding of electrical regulations
• Experience designing safety circuits is advantageous
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a highly regulated industry and to support colleagues

Required skills

• PC/PLC-based controls and systems design
• AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent experience

What we offer

• Annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme, cash health plan and life assurance
• Cycle to work scheme, global bonus plan, share scheme and rewards scheme
• Shift allowance and overtime premiums
• Flexible working conditions and work from home on one day a week