Electrical Engineer

Company Overview

Group/Division

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

KLA is looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our Central Engineering team based in Newport, Wales, UK.

As the successful candidate, you will be an experienced/proven Electrical/Electronic Design Engineer with a detailed understanding of all aspects of electrical and electronic design. You'll work in a team of mechanical and electrical design engineers responsible for power modules and communication modules across different divisions within the corporation. The engineer is responsible for designing, detailing, and testing of new electrical sub-system for the next generation KLA tools!

Key responsibilities:

• Design and document circuits for new projects.
• Partake in Design Reviews with multi-functional teams.
• Select and detail new parts. Request quotations and place orders for prototype and pre-production builds.
• Work closely with and manage suppliers to ensure all design requirements are specified and achieved.
• Address and resolve product issues through the product lifecycle phases.
• Assist in the development of the assembly procedures (Operational Method Sheets) for new assemblies, so the prototype assembly proceeds smoothly.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or a related discipline) or hold equivalent level of qualification
• Strong documentation skills, with knowledge of AutoCAD, Visio, Excel, and other Microsoft365 tools.
• The candidate must be a self-motivated engineer with the ability to multi-task and work independently as part of a team.
• They will also have the inherent desire to expand their knowledge through self-study and continuing education and training.
• Strong communications skills are needed for extensive interaction with vendors and team members.

Desirable Experience

• Wire harness and/or Cable documentation and design experience
• Development and installation experience with safety circuits.
• Semiconductor-industry experience is a plus (knowledge of SEMI standards).
• Familiarity with wiring safety standards
• PLC implementation and programming skills
• Ability to diagnose problems and hands-on problem-solving experience for sophisticated electrical subsystems
• Enjoy working on leading-edge technologies

Additional Information 

• Travel up to 25% with the ability to be flexible for domestic and international travel based on business needs.
• We support early‑career development through structured onboarding, mentoring, and learning opportunities

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

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or a related discipline) or hold equivalent level of qualification.

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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