KLA Tencor

Company Overview

The 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/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.

Quality Technician

Business Unit

We are responsible for the design, development, and manufacturing of high-tech capital equipment for the semiconductor and related global markets.

• 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! ***

Purpose of the role

This role represents an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to establish a career in a fast growing, award-winning, global semiconductor company.

The role will be focused on the return of material to SPTS suppliers when quality issues are highlighted either internally by manufacturing team or externally by field service team.

Your day to day responsibilities will include:

• Identify items in stock locations by part number and description
• Read technical drawings to verify that parts provided match the drawings
• Inspection of mechanical, electrical and OEM parts for cosmetic defects
• Raise supplier rework PO’s using SAP
• Notification to suppliers of faults reported
• Carry out material transactions using SAP
• Recording of rework jobs internally for tracking and improvement activities
• Control of MRB and RMA stock locations
• Work may be required in SPTS clean room environment

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

• Has strong verbal and written communication skills,
• Works well within diverse groups of people
• Basic Excel skill essential
• Can work independently of direct supervision 
• SAP skills are advantageous although training will be provided

Your qualifications:

• GCSE A-C in Maths and English

What we will offer you?

SPTS’s benefits package includes:

Salary: Up to £21,500

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

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