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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.
Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
At KLA we design, develop, and manufacture high-tech capital equipment for the global semiconductor industry. In this role you’ll be working in our high performing manufacturing team to build and assemble our complex processing equipment.
Based at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Newport, South Wales this role presents the opportunity to work with innovative technology and learn precision automated manufacturing processes!
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Adhesive coating and bonding with brushes and handheld sculpting tools (using a microscope)
- Visual inspection using a microscope (20x magnification) for dies, resistors, capacitors to ensure parts meet specifications.
- Manual soldering small electronic components (using a microscope) onto Printed Circuit Board or flex circuit (resistors, capacitors, dies).
- Handle or attach small components (die, capacitors, resistors) using tweezers and in house build fixture.
- Attach small components onto wafer or flex circuit.
- Performing visual inspection IQC (incoming quality inspection)/OQC (outgoing quality inspection) on raw parts (flex, PCBA, silicon substrate).
- Operating fixturing/tooling or hand-held electronic equipment (Voltmeter, Caliper, Oscilloscope) to test cable assembly or electronic assembly boxes.
- Handling dilute chemical solutions (IPA, DI water, Acetone, epoxy) to clean products.
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Your Experience & Qualifications
- Ideally hold A-level or NVQ level qualification(s).
- Preferably have some experience in electronic assembly and soldering, however full role training provided.
- Able to read assembly drawings, instructions, and basic blueprints.
- Ideally have experience in a manufacturing and/or shop-floor environment.
- Can demonstrate good attention to detail to allow you to maintain our high level of production standards and efficiency.
- Has good analytical skills with a logical approach to problem solving.
- Experience with MS Office products.
This is a permanent position working Monday to Friday. There may occasionally be the need to work on a shift basis due to business requirements.
What will we offer you?
This position offers an excellent opportunity for people who are looking to establish a career in a fast-growing, award-winning company in the Semiconductor manufacturing industry!
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KLA benefits include - 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.
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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.
KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer
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