Quality Control Technician

About the role

KLA SensArray manufactures highly specialised semiconductor metrology and inspection equipment, and this Quality Control Technician role is based at its facility in Newport, South Wales. You will provide independent quality inspection and verification across the manufacturing process, covering incoming materials, in-process production and final outgoing product release, so that products, components, substrates, documentation and cleanliness standards meet defined requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Incoming QC: inspect materials, substrates, components, consumables and supplier documentation against specifications, confirm part numbers, revisions, quantities and packaging, quarantine and escalate non-conforming material, and maintain inspection records.
• In-process QC: check production lines (High Temp, Etch Temp, TC, RTD, DISIS) and verify operators follow current SOPs and process controls; run quality gates, process audits and workmanship checks; monitor ESD, cleanliness and documentation; support containment and escalation of quality risks.
• Outgoing QC: complete final inspection of finished products, review quality records, test data, labelling and traceability, and approve, reject or escalate product release.
• Raise and support Non-Conformance Reports, assist with root cause, corrective and preventive actions, track recurring issues and defect data, and work with Production, Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain teams to improve process capability.

Required profile

• Previous Quality Control or Quality Assurance experience in an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions and quality requirements.
• Experience performing visual, dimensional, documentation or final product inspections.
• Strong attention to detail and the confidence to challenge non-conforming work.
• HNC or equivalent technical qualification is advantageous.

Required skills

• Competence in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Desirable: semiconductor, clean manufacturing or high-reliability production experience; knowledge of ESD controls, cleanroom practices, ISO 9001, SPC and quality metrics; experience with microscopes, metrology equipment or inspection tools; understanding of root cause analysis and continuous improvement.

What we offer

• Permanent position, Monday to Friday.
• 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.