CVD Process 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 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.

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 Qualifications

Purpose of the Role:

This role represents an excellent opportunity for scientists or engineers who are looking to establish a career in a fast-growing, award-winning, global semiconductor company with a clearly defined career development path.

Company Introduction:

As a CVD process engineer you will be joining a young, fast growing department with the opportunity to partake in both customer facing demonstrations of the CVD product and in-house R&D / development projects

Your day to day responsibilities will include:

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

When submitting your application please include a cover letter to highlight any additional information outside of your CV and also why your experience matches this role

What we will offer you?

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.

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

Minimum Qualifications

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

Be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons that are currently posing as KLA employees. KLA never asks for any financial compensation to be considered for an interview, to become an employee, or for equipment. Further, KLA does not work with any recruiters or third parties who charge such fees either directly or on behalf of KLA. Please ensure that you have searched KLA’s Careers website for legitimate job postings. KLA follows a recruiting process that involves multiple interviews in person or on video conferencing with our hiring managers. 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.

2530810