Hardware Engineer, PVD

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.

KLA is seeking a talented and motivated PVD Hardware Engineer to join our PVD Hardware team developing next‑generation Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) capital equipment. The successful candidate will be responsible for the integration, testing and optimisation of complex semiconductor process equipment hardware. You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to build, commission and improve advanced PVD platforms used in high‑performance chip manufacturing.

• Maintain, develop and improve PVD semiconductor process equipment hardware.
• Support the build, installation and commissioning of prototype and existing PVD systems.
• Plan and execute hardware testing, validation and performance characterisation.
• Troubleshoot complex equipment issues and identify root causes.
• Work with process engineers to optimise hardware performance for reliability and process capability.
• Generate and maintain engineering documentation including specifications, drawings, test plans and reports.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal manufacturing teams on improvement activities.
• Support technology development programmes from early concept through to customer‑ready systems.

• HNC in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering (or a related discipline) or hold an equivalent level of qualification.
• Experience designing, building, testing or supporting semiconductor process equipment or complex industrial systems.
• Strong hands‑on engineering and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Analytical skills with a structured approach to problem solving.

• Experience with semiconductor capital equipment platforms.
• Knowledge of high‑vacuum systems and RF power delivery.
• Experience with CAD tools and engineering drawings.

Travel up to 40% with the ability to be flexible for domestic and international travel based on business needs.

• 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.

HNC in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering (or a related discipline) or hold an equivalent level of qualification.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusive hiring. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.