Kla
Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer
Job Description
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.
SPTS wafer processing solutions include market-leading silicon etch, dielectric etch, dry-release etch, PVD, PECVD and molecular vapor deposition (MVD®), available with a range of wafer-handling options applicable to R&D, pilot production, or volume production environments. SPTS is headquartered and has its main manufacturing facility in Newport, UK, with additional manufacturing in Allentown, Pennsylvania. SPTS operates across 19 countries in Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and offers comprehensive service and spare parts support through a worldwide network of service centers and qualified local agents.
- Maintaining the Demo lab equipment and configuring the modules to the requested Customer demo configuration.
- Planning and coordinating parts to perform the required configuration
- Supporting R&D Engineers for new part introductions
- Solving activities on a priority basis
- Assisting in the installation and start-up of new equipment
- Provide Breathing Apparatus (BA) / Emergency Response Team (ERT) support
- Follow safe operating practices in the clean room
- As part of the Technician team, sharing responsibility for planning and completing safe work plans on sophisticated systems containing varied energy sources and toxic gases, together with the relevant risk as required
- Contributing to the continual improvement of our already excellent safety record
- Maintenance records, documentation and maintaining an accurate parts inventory and the being able to clearly to a variety of customers and staff at all levels will be important.
- Implementing service and safety bulletins, procedures, reports and engineering drawings.
- Is a multi-skilled Engineer with a good understanding of Electronic/Electrical/Mechanical systems
- Is hands on and capable of evaluating and fault finding
- Has experience of gas systems
- Has shown safe working practices due to working in an exacting environment
- Is experienced in following operating practices and procedures
- Is willing to undertake Breathing Apparatus training
- Can work to tight timescales in a highly regulated industry
- Knowledge of similar semiconductor equipment would be an advantage, as would prior experience of electronic fault finding, RF test equipment and/or high Vacuum systems.
- 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, generous shift allowance.
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.
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