KLA PVD Process Engineer 

United Kingdom, Wales, Newport 

84899981

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 would include writing technical reports for both internal and external use.

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 implement 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

• 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 some industry experience (ideally Semiconductor)

Educated to Degree 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.