Lead Electrical Engineer

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.

With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, chipmakers around the globe rely on KLA to ensure that their fabs ramp next-generation devices to volume production quickly and cost-effectively. Enabling the movement towards advanced chip design, KLA's Global Products Group (GPG), which is responsible for creating all of KLA’s metrology and inspection products, is looking for the best and the brightest research scientist, software engineers, application development engineers, and senior product technology process engineers. Central Engineering is KLA's largest engineering organization comprised of 9 Centers-of-Excellence (CoE) in various disciplines applied across all product groups in the company. These CoE include Handling & Automation, Precision Motion Control, Sensors & Image Acquisition, Platform Design, and Packaging Engineering, among others. Talent includes over 500 engineers across global centers in Israel, China, India, and the US. Each CoE contributes not just talent and deliverables per discipline toward product programs, but also subject matter expertise, best practices, roadmaps, specialized facilities, apparatus, models, and analytics. These differentiate KLA not only in WHAT we do, but also in HOW we do it.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

KLA is looking for a Lead Electrical Engineer to join our Central Engineering team based in Newport, Wales, UK.

As the successful candidate, you will be an experienced Electrical Design Engineer with a detailed understanding of all aspects of electrical and electronic design. You'll work in a team of mechanical and electrical design engineers responsible for power modules and communication modules across different divisions within the corporation. The engineer is responsible for designing, detailing, and testing of new electrical sub-system for the next generation KLA tools!

Key responsibilities:

In this role, you will: 

• Lead the design and document circuits for new projects.
• Lead Design Reviews with multi-functional teams.
• Select and detail new parts. Request quotations and place orders for prototype and pre-production builds.
• Work closely with and manage suppliers to ensure all design requirements are specified and achieved.
• Address and resolve product issues through the product lifecycle phases.
• Develop the assembly procedures (Operational Method Sheets) for new assemblies, so the prototype assembly proceeds smoothly.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (or a related discipline) or hold equivalent level of qualification
• Strong documentation skills, with knowledge of AutoCAD, Visio, Excel, and other Microsoft365 tools.
• Experience in system-level Electrical Design Engineering with power distribution and communication circuits.
• The candidate must be a self-motivated engineer with the ability to multi-task and work independently as part of a team.
• You will also have the inherent desire to expand their knowledge through self-study and continuing education and training.
• Strong communication skills are needed for extensive interaction with vendors and team members.

Desirable experience:

• Development and installation experience with safety circuits.
• Semiconductor-industry experience is a plus (knowledge of SEMI standards).
• Familiarity with mains supply safety and design protocols. Familiarity with regulatory compliance is a plus.
• PLC implementation and programming skills are a plus.
• Ability to diagnose problems and hands-on problem-solving experience for sophisticated electrical subsystems
• Enjoy working on leading-edge technologies

Additional Information 

• Travel up to 25% with the ability to be flexible for domestic and international travel based on business needs.
• We support early‑career development through structured onboarding, mentoring, and learning opportunities 

Our Benefits package includes:

Annual leave starting at 25 days (plus bank holidays), contributory pension scheme, global bonus plan, cash health plan, cycle to work scheme, share scheme, rewards scheme, and life assurance.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (or a related discipline) or hold equivalent level of qualification.

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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