Company Overview
Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
KLA Instruments is hiring a Product Development Engineer with experience in optics and optical metrology to support the development of advanced inspection and metrology products for scientific and semiconductor manufacturing. Be part of the truly global team with collaboration with product development teams based in California, USA, Michigan, USA and Chennai, India. KLA Instruments team is looking for engineers/technologists to start advanced technology group in our state of the art facilities based in Newport, Wales.
This role focuses on the design and verification of optical and opto-mechanical subsystems, working collaboratively with cross functional teams across engineering and marketing.
Key responsibilities
- Design and develop optical/opto-mechanical subsystems and associated test methods.
- Carry out optical modelling, tolerance analysis, alignment and performance verification.
- Support advanced development (prototype through validation and release)
- Diagnose integration issues and contribute to root cause investigations and corrective actions.
- Produce clear technical documentation (specifications, procedures, test reports)
KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. For this role we are looking for someone who has:
- Degree (BSc/MEng/MSc/PhD) in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering or related discipline
- Practical experience in optical alignment, characterisation and troubleshooting
- Experience in a product development environment (NPI experience desirable)
- Experience with optical/data analysis tools (e.g., Zemax/Code V, MATLAB/Python) is required.
- Ellipsometry/ microscopy/Interferometry experience preferred.
What we will offer you?
KLA's benefits package includes:
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 and life assurance!
Minimum Qualifications
Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years
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
- Degree in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering or related discipline
- Practical experience in optical alignment, characterisation and troubleshooting
- Experience in a product development environment
- Experience with optical/data analysis tools (e.g., Zemax/Code V, MATLAB/Python)
- Ellipsometry/microscopy/Interferometry experience
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.
KLA Insights
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.
