Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Company OverviewThe 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 ICs 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 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.Group/DivisionSPTS 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.Job Description/Preferred QualificationsThis role represents an excellent opportunity for a Technical Engineer who is looking to establish a career in a fast growing award-winning global semiconductor company with a clearly defined career development pathJoining the multi-disciplined team you will provide hardware maintenance support working on varied process module types to ensure we continue to achieve our exacting standards. This role will involve the maintenance and preparation of Lab equipment for the running of Customer Samples and R&D projects for our Deposition Business Unit.Working continual shift work is required alternating between early (6am 2pm) and late shift (1.30pm 9.30pm on a weekly basis) with some requirement for occasional weekend work and be based in our Manufacturing Headquarters in Newport South WalesYour day to day responsibilities will include:Maintaining the Demo lab equipment and configuring the modules to the requested Customer demo configuration.Planning and coordinating parts to perform the required configurationSupporting R&D Engineers for new part introductionsSolving activities on a priority basisAssisting in the installation and start-up of new equipmentProvide Breathing Apparatus (BA) / Emergency Response Team (ERT) supportFollow safe operating practices in the clean roomAs 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 requiredContributing to the continual improvement of our already excellent safety recordMaintenance 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.SPTS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. For this role we are looking for someone who:Is a multi-skilled Engineer with a good understanding of Electronic/Electrical/Mechanical systemsIs hands on and capable of evaluating and fault findingHas experience of gas systemsHas shown safe working practices due to working in an exacting environmentIs experienced in following operating practices and proceduresIs willing to undertake Breathing Apparatus trainingCan work to tight timescales in a highly regulated industryHas 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.What we will offer youSPTSs benefits package includes: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.Minimum QualificationsHas HNC or equivalent level qualification in Electrical/Mechanical engineering or similar relevant fieldWe offer a competitive family friendly total rewards package. 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If you are concerned that a communication an interview an offer of employment or that an employee is not legitimate please send an email to to confirm the person you are communicating with is an employee. We take your privacy very seriously and confidentially handle your information. Key Skills Presentation Skills,Hotel Experience,HVAC,Mechanical Knowledge,CMMS,Maintenance,Painting,ERP Systems,Programmable Logic Controllers,Power Tools,Manufacturing,Troubleshooting Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1