Mechanical Design Engineer jobs at Kla in United Kingdom, Newport

As the successful candidate, you will be an experienced/provenElectrical/ElectronicDesign Engineer with a detailed understanding of all aspects of electrical and electronic design.

You would be working with other specialists in the group with equipment design/integration and expect to work to tight deadlines in a highly regulated industry.

• Electrical / electronic control and interface design
• Electrical assembly design
• Design 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.

• Minimum Degree inElectrical/ElectronicEngineering or equivalent
• Proven experience working in anelectrical/electronicdesign role
• Strong understanding of Machinery safety regulations and EU harmonized standards, EN60204, EN13849 essential
• Understanding of UL/NFPA regulations
• Design of safety circuits
• AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent experience
• 3D CAD experience is desired

• A flexible work ethic and ability to use initiative
• Good analytical and fault finding skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to mentor junior engineers
• Able to work both autonomously and as part of a team

SPTS’s 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 and overtime premiums.

This will involve working on a number of different process module types and a huge range of applications, generating new process recipes to meet the customer requirements, as well as an element of hardware testing. Additional responsibilities will include supervision of junior engineers, writing technical reports for both internal and external use, generating IP submissions and supporting other business units as required. There may also be some requirement to write and review process specifications for customer tools.

This position will involve some international travel.

Process Demonstrations.

• Work with Product Marketing to tightly define customer demo specifications.
• Run demo tools to demonstrate PVD deposition and ancillary processes to agreed specifications.
• Assess results using analytical equipment and appropriate software packages
• Undertake problem solving and trouble-shooting
• Provide regular updates to product marketing on progress of sample/demonstration work
• Develop good relationships with Product Marketing, Customers, hardware design and the demo tool maintenance teams.
• Summarise results in written reports and presentations.

• Develop new processes in line with SPTS yearly Roadmaps.
• Plan work and execute plans in a safe, logical and timely manner.
• Work cross department to test enhanced hardware.
• Give constructively to the work of project teams for new products.
• Research into published work relevant to SPTS’ process development
• Write technical reports for patent applications.
• Write technical papers for publication at conferences, seminars etc.

• Develop SPTS processes to meet the agreed specification at customer sites i.e. willingness for occasional international travel.
• Provide remote support for customer field critical issues.
• Develop good relationships with local field support teams.
• Coordinate complex responses with co-workers in other departments.

Has industry experience, ideally working with Semiconductor Processing equipment and substrate metrology.

Educated to Degree/Masters/PhD level (or equivalent experience) in a chemistry, physics, or other relevant field.

• A Creative and innovative approach to problem solving leading to novel but practical solutions.
• The foresight and ability to collect, filter and analyze data to solve complex problems.
• Good analytical skills including the ability to measure films for: thickness, resistance, stress, texture, roughness, reflectivity and X-section.
• Good oral and written communication skills
• The ability to work both autonomously and as part of a small team.

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 Qualifications

Educated to Degree/Masters/PhD level (or equivalent experience) in a chemistry, physics, or other relevant field.

Purpose of the role

You will take ownership of supplier and customer facing issues, establishing root causes and implementing a range of improvements to prevent future issues for KLA-SPTS end customers, and enhance manufacturing efficiency, by minimising the impact of supplier issues. You will be responsible for implementing appropriate improvements as we drive to be better.

***SPTS, division of KLA, is proud to be an inclusive and diverse employer. To enhance our diverse workforce and business growth we offer a flexible working culture, please let us know how we can support your needs - full time, part time, job share, flexible hours***

Your day to day responsibilities will include:

Field and supplier quality issue management:

• Investigate and analyse customer-reported field issues, and manufacturing issues, including product defects, failures, and performance concerns.

Root Cause Analysis:

• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) to identify the underlying causes of issues, collaborating with engineering and product teams to implement corrective actions.

Data Analysis & Reporting:

• Collect, analyse, and interpret data from customer feedback, field reports, and test results. Generate and present detailed reports on trends and recurring issues.

Multi-functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with Product Development, Manufacturing, and Service teams to provide technical guidance and ensure that corrective actions are implemented effectively.

Problem Resolution:

• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for identified quality issues. Follow up to ensure that solutions are sustained over time.

Quality Documentation:

• Maintain detailed documentation on issues, resolutions, and changes made to processes or products. Ensure that documentation adheres to quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Communication to customers:

• Provide clear communication to customers or manufacturing team regarding issues, progress, and resolutions.

Continuous Improvement:

• Work on continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the overall product quality and reduce future issues.

Quality systems activities

• Take part or lead in process mapping exercises and carry out internal and supplier audits

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. For this role we are looking for someone who:

• Related experience in a Quality role
• Identifying, defining and embedding new processes at both supplier and internally while working with the process owners
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Work well within diverse groups of people
• Familiar with swim lane process mapping
• Have Internal/Supplier auditing experience
• Have strong IT Skills
• Have experience of ERP and MES systems (preferred)
• Can also ideally demonstrate 8D, Lean, 5 Why’s, Pareto Analysis, Six Sigma, FMEA experience
• Knowledge of ISO9001:2015 standard

Your qualifications:

• Ideally, degree qualified in an engineering or manufacturing subject or equivalent experience
• Ideally, qualified in six sigma to green belt level or higher

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.

• Responsible for the complete mechanical design process, including requirements specification, feasibility studies, design reviews, cost management, and scheduling.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to establish design requirements, implement the best design practices, and achieve functional product design solutions.
• Leading complex projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Design mechanical components in CREO Parametric 3D - Pro/E CAD software.
• Conduct or direct CFD and FEA analyses to optimize Semiconductor Equipment airflow requirements and mechanical design.
• Reduce 3D mechanical designs to 2D drawings and apply mechanical tolerancing/GD&T to achieve desired fit and functionality of manufactured parts.
• Collaborate with suppliers to develop components and sub-system assemblies that will expedite the product development timeline and to ensure parts and assemblies are built per design, and cost and schedule requirements are achieved.
• Participate in the entire design/build cycle, including design, 3D CAD modeling, design review presentations, 2D drawing generation, procurement of prototype parts, system integration, and prototype testing.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the team providing guidance and support to achieve individual and team goals.
• Ability to manage subcontractor and turn-key suppliers while meeting functionality, timeline, cost and quality targets
• Cultivate a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Manage resource allocation, project timelines, and budgets to optimize team performance and project outcomes.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and find opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Recruit top talent to join the ME Design team, ensuring the team is equipped with the skills and expertise needed to achieve project goals.

• Opportunity to lead a versatile and innovative team of ME designers.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for development and professional growth

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (minimum requirement).
• Experience of leading teams of a minimum of 5 employees, mandatory within a mechanical design engineering environment
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to empower and inspire a team with varied strengths.
• Experience of managing both direct reports as well as contractors
• Excellent project management skills, with an ability to lead numerous projects simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing challenges.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, including design principles, materials selection, andfabrication/machiningmethods.
• Experience in several of these areas is desirable: CREO Parametric 3D MCAD - Pro/E software, CFD airflow analysis; FEA analysis; Design for manufacture (DFM); Design of welded sheet metal structures and frames; Measurement instrumentation, testing and data acquisition; Programming in Python, C/C++/C# and/or MATLAB.

The list below is illustrative of the types of activities to be learned/undertaken:

• Developing and demonstrating our processes to meet the agreed specifications
• Contributing constructively to the work of our project teams in developing new products that meet the requirements of our global customer for their next generation designs.
• Assessing results using our fully equipped analytical laboratory and software tools including Excel etc
• Problem solving, trouble shooting and investigating faults on process solutions both in-house and in the field
• Providing regular updates to the product marketing and process teams on progress of sample and demonstration work, where required summarising results in a written report or presentation.
• Establishing both effective customer and team relationships particularly for clear communication of results and ideas
• Planning your work and executing plans in a safe, sensible and timely manner
• Research into published work relevant to our process development
• Writing technical reports for patent applications and writing technical papers for publication at conferences, seminars etc.

This position will give an opportunity for some international travel and working shift patterns when required to fully utilise our state of the art development cleanroom. We will seek to give as much notice as possible where travel or shift work are required. KLA will of course provide travel expenses and a shift allowance in line with company policy.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. For this role we are looking someone who:

• Has a passion for learning and development, continuously seeking for new knowledge and learning opportunities.
• Can think logically to provide customer solutions with a good attention to detail and foresight and ability to collect, filter and analyse data to build solutions for complex technological problems
• Has the ability to think creatively of novel but practical solutions to customer problems
• Is able to demonstrate strong Communication skills – You’ll enjoy establishing and maintaining good working relationships with both customers and colleagues.
• BSc / Master’s Degree in Physics, Chemistry, Material Science or similar.
  Applicants should have experience of studies or work experience within the semiconductor industry

SPTS’s 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Level Degree and related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience

Minimum Qualifications

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Responsible for the complete mechanical design process, including requirements specification, feasibility studies, cost management, and scheduling.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams to determine design requirements, implement best design practices, and achieve functional product design solution.
• Design mechanical components in 3D CAD software.
• Conduct or direct CFD and FEA analyses to optimize Semiconductor Equipment airflow requirements, and mechanical design.
• Reduce 3D mechanical designs to 2D drawing and proper application of mechanical tolerancing/GD&T to achieve desired fit and functionality of manufactured parts.
• Collaborate with suppliers to develop components and sub-system assemblies that will expedite product development timeline.
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure parts and assemblies are built per design, and cost and schedule requirements are achieved.
• Participate in entire design/build cycle, including design, 3D CAD modeling, design review presentations, 2D drawing generation, procurement of prototype parts, system integration, and prototype testing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with significant related work experience.
• Experience in design using 3D CAD software.
• Excellent English language oral and written communication, organized, analytical, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate ownership of both project level and task level work, comfortable to lead and drive mechanical design projects.
• Candidate will ideally have experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, including design principles, materials selection, andfabrication/machiningmethods.
• Experience with 2D drafting and tolerance analysis.
• Experience in several of these areas is desirable: CREO Parametric 3D MCAD - Pro/E software, CFD airflow analysis; FEA analysis; Design for manufacture (DFM); Design of welded sheet metal structures and frames; Measurement instrumentation, testing and data acquisition; Programming in Python, C/C++/C# and/or MATLAB.

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.

***KLA, is proud to be an inclusive and diverse employer. To enhance our diverse workforce and business growth we offer a flexible working culture, please let us know how we can support your needs!***

Your day-to-day responsibilities:

• Prepare feedback on Design for Manufacture to Product Design and New Product Launch teams
• Create and maintain product specs and BOMs.
• Manage specifications with Enovia PLM
• Lead multiple projects, working multi-functionally with our Operations and Engineering Teams.
• Investigate and resolve technical challenges on PCBA to support manufacturing processes – you will be able to troubleshoot at device level.
• Release, update, and control of Standard Operating procedures (SOP’s).
• Provide technical or product guidance to Supply Chain and Outsourcing teams.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement appropriate corrective and preventative actions.
• Generate, review, and approve Engineering Change Orders.
• Implementing change, right first time, following our Product Lifecycle (PLC) process.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. For this role we are looking for someone who:

• Is Degree qualified in Manufacturing Engineering or Electronics, Electrical Engineering field or has equivalent experience.
• Has experience of Lean manufacturing implementation and application – 5S, VSM, SMED and cellular manufacturing.
• Experience in CAD design, ideally Fixture & tooling design.
• Experience in Electrical Troubleshooting – desirable.
• Knowledge of Data Analysis (preferably Defect data) -> Root cause analysis
• Is willing to travel to other KLA sites for extended periods to learn, document and move production processes.

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, and lifeassurance.