Company Overview
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Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
KLA is looking for a Lead Electrical Engineer to join our Central Engineering team based in Newport, Wales, UK.
As the successful candidate, you will be an experienced Electrical 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:
In this role, you will:
- Lead the design and document circuits for new projects.
- Lead 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.
- Develop the assembly procedures (Operational Method Sheets) for new assemblies, so the prototype assembly proceeds smoothly.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree or Master'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.
- Experience in system-level Electrical Design Engineering with power distribution and communication circuits.
- The candidate must be a self-motivated engineer with the ability to multi-task and work independently as part of a team.
- You will also have the inherent desire to expand their knowledge through self-study and continuing education and training.
- Strong communication skills are needed for extensive interaction with vendors and team members.
Desirable experience:
- Development and installation experience with safety circuits.
- Semiconductor-industry experience is a plus (knowledge of SEMI standards).
- Familiarity with mains supply safety and design protocols. Familiarity with regulatory compliance is a plus.
- PLC implementation and programming skills are a plus.
- 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 or Master'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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Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
- Strong documentation skills
- Experience in system-level Electrical Design Engineering
- Ability to multi-task and work independently as part of a team
- Strong communication skills for vendor interaction
KLA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about KLA and has not been reviewed or approved by KLA.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) plan with company matching and financial planning support. Student debt assistance and related financial benefits reinforce long-term savings and security.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Ownership programs include an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and broad-based RSU participation that extend equity beyond a narrow group. These elements complement competitive pay and bonuses to strengthen total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs span paid time off, paid company holidays, and paid volunteer time. Family care and bonding leave and back-up care services add flexibility during life events.
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What We Do
KLA 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. 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.
