Pvd Technologist

Company Overview
Group/Division

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.

**Job Description**:
Purpose of the role

We are currently recruiting for a _PVD Technologist _to join our multidisciplinary and growing PVD team.

Key Responsibilities
- Electrical / electronic control and interface design
- Electrical assembly design
- Joint design (with Mech Des Eng) of electrical enclosures using Solid Edge
- Wiring harness design
- AC/DC power distribution circuit design
- Analogue and digital circuit design
- Fault finding / problem solving
- Designing critical safety circuits to comply with EN13849
- Technical report writing
- Producing engineering drawings, build and test guides.
- Compiling documents to facilitate system audit against industry standards
- Mentoring Junior electrical design Engineers

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

For this role we are looking for someone with the following:
Qualifications and Experience:

- Minimum degree or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
- 8 years proven experience working in a PVD design role
- Strong understanding of Machinery safety regulations and EU harmonized standards
- Specific knowledge of EN6024, EN13849 required
- Understanding of UL/NFPA regulations
- Experience in design of safety circuits
- AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent experience
- 3D CAD experience is desirable (not essential)
- Knowledge / experience of the semiconductor industry preferred but not essential.

Key Skills:

- Flexible work ethic (take on varied tasks, carry out desk work and hands on).
- Good analytical and fault-finding skills
- Ability to use your own initiative
- Good oral and written communication skills and able to mentor junior engineers
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

This position offers the opportunity to take on some project management tasks, coordinating with other engineering teams coupled with the prospect for some international travel.

Shift working is not typically required for this role but some level of non-standard hours may be expected on rare occasions.

Some WFH flexibility is available.

What will we offer you?

KLA 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, and life assurance.

For this role we would consider employment on a part time basis.

The chance to be part of a new and exciting SPTS venture hoping to spawn a new tool product line

Minimum Qualifications

7+ years direct PVD experience and 12+ years of industry experience
- 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_