Manufacturing Design Engineering Graduate

About the role

KLA's SPTS division designs, manufactures and markets wafer processing solutions for the semiconductor industry, including etch and deposition technologies. This Manufacturing Design Engineering graduate role sits in the Manufacturing Design Engineering team at the Newport head office, offering exposure to engineering, manufacturing, operations, new product launch, sustaining and quality teams, and the chance to support customers and suppliers across Europe, Asia and the USA.

The graduate joins a Graduate Development programme after onboarding: classroom and soft-skills training, team building and corporate responsibility activities, followed by placement across operations and process teams, with full on-the-job training and a KLA mentor.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, operations and quality teams to develop solutions for advanced semiconductor manufacturing.
• Take part in New Product Introduction (NPI) programmes, turning designs into manufacturing solutions used by customers worldwide.
• Gain exposure across the product lifecycle, from development and manufacturing to sustaining engineering and the global installed base.
• Solve engineering challenges using structured problem solving, data analysis and industry-leading tools.
• Contribute to quality and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Minimum Bachelor's degree (2:1) in an engineering discipline.
• A passion for learning and development.
• Logical thinking, attention to detail and ability to collect, filter and analyse data.
• Creative approach to practical solutions and strong communication skills.
• Masters degree or prior study in the semiconductor industry is desirable but not required.

Required skills

• Good acquaintance with SW tools (MS Office, MATLAB) is advantageous.

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.
• Generous shift allowance and overtime premiums.