Test Engineer - Semiconductor Equipment

About the role

KLA is hiring a Test Engineer for its Global Operations team in Newport, Wales. The role handles, integrates and tests modules to set test procedures, ensuring quality standards are met and defects are identified and fixed in real time. It is based in the new 237,000 sq ft Newport facility, which includes R&D clean rooms and manufacturing space supporting semiconductor process technologies.

Key responsibilities

• Install modular semiconductor equipment or fully integrated systems
• Test live equipment to set specifications (3-phase, single-phase, pneumatic and fluid power)
• Fault find electrical and mechanical issues down to component level
• Carry out cosmetic and functional quality control
• Recommend improvements to procedures and methods
• Drive product throughput to meet deadlines and customer requirements
• Record test data on the Shop Floor Online software suite
• Occasionally support Product Groups in developing new products

Required profile

• Previous experience as a Test Engineer or similar role with electromechanical products
• HNC/HND in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or equivalent; electrical background required
• Experience in a manufacturing or shop-floor environment; clean room experience desired
• Shift pattern Monday to Friday, 6am-2pm (week 1) and 2pm-10pm (week 2); shift premium applies

Required skills

• Analytical and fault-finding skills, using electrical and mechanical schematics
• Computer literacy
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and to timescales and deadlines

What we offer

• Annual leave from 25 days plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension, cash health plan, cycle to work scheme, global bonus plan, share scheme and rewards scheme
• Life assurance, shift allowance and overtime premiums
• Possible occasional domestic and international travel, including to the United States