Summer Intern - Mechanical Engineering

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

This role will be based in Celtic Lakes. Our new 237,000-square-foot Newport facility provides additional production and customer collaboration spaces, including 25,000 square feet of R&D clean rooms, 35,000 square feet of state-of-the-art manufacturing space and tool demo areas, all designed to support development of semiconductor process technologies across advanced packaging, power devices, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), radio frequency (RF) and photonics sector technology.

Are you looking for a paid summer internship in a fast-growing, award-winning, global semiconductor company?

KLA is a world-leading designer and manufacturer of equipment used in the semiconductor industry to make a wide range of electronic and photonic components.

What you can expect

• Support and development as you explore a career within Engineering. 
• We can offer you experience of Mechanical Engineering, here at our site in Newport, South Wales. 
• On successful completion of this internship, there may be an enhanced opportunity for a permanent position on our Graduate Programme following your graduation!
• You will be assigned a buddy/mentor who will support and help you.
• An opportunity to attend events arranged by our WISE (Women in Stem Empowered) group and WES (The Women’s Engineering Society)
• We will arrange visits to other semi sites to allow you to experience the opportunities provided within the thriving local semiconductor industry.

Does this sound like you?

If you are in your 2nd year of studying Mechanical Engineering (or similar subjects) and due to graduate in Summer 2027 we would like to hear from you!

KLA is committed to providing an inclusive workplace where every individual is treated with respect, and diversity is valued as key component towards improving our innovation. 

Location: KLA, Celtic Way, Celtic Lakes, Newport, NP10 8BE

Dates: July - September 2026

Salary: £26,700 pro rata

Minimum Qualifications

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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