Mechanical Engineer

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 ICs 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 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.

With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience chipmakers around the globe rely on KLA to ensure that their fabs ramp next-generation devices to volume production quickly and cost-effectively. Enabling the movement towards advanced chip design KLAs Global Products Group (GPG) which is responsible for creating all of KLAs metrology and inspection products is looking for the best and the brightest research scientist software engineers application development engineers and senior product technology process engineers. Central Engineering is KLAs largest engineering organization comprised of 9 Centers-of-Excellence (CoE) in various disciplines applied across all product groups in the company. These CoE include Handling & Automation Precision Motion Control Sensors & Image Acquisition Platform Design and Packaging Engineering among others. Talent includes over 500 engineers across global centers in Israel China India and the US. Each CoE contributes not just talent and deliverables per discipline toward product programs but also subject matter expertise best practices roadmaps specialized facilities apparatus models and analytics. These differentiate KLA not only in WHAT we do but also in HOW we do it.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join KLAs Electronics Rack & PDU Engineering Center within the Central Engineering team in Newport Wales UK. Our team builds and develops sophisticated electromechanical assemblies that power high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure for KLA products enabling innovative image data processing.

In this role you will support the development and deployment of next-generation rack and power distribution solutions aligned with KLAs compute and rack roadmaps. The ideal candidate brings technical expertise systems-level thinking and cross-functional communication skills thriving in a fast-paced environment where ownership and execution under bold timelines is key.

Key Responsibilities:

In this role you will:

• Develop and document mechanical system and subsystem requirements for electromechanical assemblies such as rack PDU control boxes etc.

• Design conceptual and detailed mechanical solutions using 3D CAD (e.g. PTC Creo or equivalent experience) applying DFM/DFA guidelines.

• Perform thermal and structural analyses (e.g. finite element analysis) to validate performance safety and compliance.

• Conduct feasibility studies trade analyses and develop prototype hardware to derisk designs.

• Define and implement mechanical test plans to validate prototypes against requirements.

• Lead or support lab assembly integration and testing solving design and build issues.

• Create and maintain engineering documentation facility manuals site prep drawings BOMs and handle releases and ECOs.

• Plan and track task-level schedules supporting program milestones and design reviews.

• Present designs and technical status in engineering and program reviews.

• Collaborate with electrical systems marketing NPI manufacturing supply chain and service teams to ensure smooth transition into production.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Solid foundation in mechanical engineering principles including design methodologies machine elements materials properties fabrication techniques and system integration/testingespecially for electromechanical systems

• Demonstrated experience in designing machined parts and sheet metal components for assembly and integration

• Proficiency in 3D solid modeling using CAD software preferably PTC Creo

• Solid understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis

• Analytical problem-solving skills across structural thermal fluid and acoustic domains highly preferred especially by using finite element analysis tools such as Ansys

• Adaptability to shifting priorities and evolving requirements in a dynamic environment

• Ability to thrive in a multidisciplinary multicultural global organization

Additional Information

• Occasional travel may berequiredto collaborate with other KLA sites or suppliers(up to 20%)

Our Benefits package includes:

Annual leave starting at 25 days (plus bank holidays) contributory pension scheme global bonus plan cash health plan cycle to work scheme share scheme rewards scheme and life assurance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering disciplineor hold equivalent level of 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

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