Senior Software Development 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 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. 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.

SPTS wafer processing solutions include market-leading silicon etch, dielectric etch, dry-release etch, PVD, PECVD and molecular vapor deposition (MVD®), available with a range of wafer-handling options applicable to R&D, pilot production, or volume production environments. SPTS is headquartered and has its main manufacturing facility in Newport, UK, with additional manufacturing in Allentown, Pennsylvania. SPTS operates across 19 countries in Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and offers comprehensive service and spare parts support through a worldwide network of service centers and qualified local agents.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Business Unit

Responsible for the growth of our world leading wafer handling and process systems, the Platform Engineering Group are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our team based in Newport, Wales.

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Purpose of the role

Working with the Software Manager, this important role within the team will utilise your knowledge and experience in Object-Orientated Design and Object-Orientated Programming to develop, test, release and maintain new and legacy software.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Developing industrial control software using OOD/OOP under Microsoft Windows
• Writing, testing, and deploying high-quality code
• Documenting work, to include software design specifications, test plans and release notes
• Testing software on suitable hardware within a multi-disciplinary team
• Ensuring all software meets required standards of safety, quality, performance, and security

Experience, knowledge & qualifications required:

• An experienced Senior Software Engineer, ideally gained in a technical industry
• With proven experience and/or degree qualified in Software Engineering, Computer Science
• Be up to date with software development methods and technologies
• Experienced in software development with the use of OOD/OOP (JAVA, C++, C#, etc)
• Previous experience of working in multi-disciplined project team(s)
• An appreciation of the full software development life cycle
• Experience of data analytics and/or AI in a machine controls environment is desirable

For this role we are looking for someone who has:

• Excellent logical/analytical skills coupled with strong problem-solving abilities
• Good time-management / multi-tasking skills to deliver results within strictly defined release timelines
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
• Resilient with the ability and flexibility to respond to changing priorities
• Comfortable working collaboratively across the business to enable successful delivery of products

KLA is an equal opportunity employer.

The KLA 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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