Company Overview

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.

Group/Division

The Information Technology (IT) group at KLA is involved in every aspect of the global business. IT’s mission is to enable business growth and productivity by connecting people, process, and technology. It focuses not only on enhancing the technology that enables our business to thrive but also on how employees use and are empowered by technology. This integrated approach to customer service, creativity and technological excellence enables employee productivity, business analytics, and process excellence.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

As part of our continued growth, we are looking for a motivated individual to join our Configuration Analysts team. You will enjoy working within a high performing, improvement focused team, playing a key role in multiple technical projects.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to start their career in the manufacturing industry.

We will provide necessary training in areas such as project management, Six Sigma and operational excellence.

Your focus will be on supporting our Sales, Product Marketing, Engineering and Manufacturing teams across KLA, identifying opportunities for improvements and the most effective way to link product specifications to available components, enabling the manufacture of complex capital equipment. As your knowledge grows, you will be involved in various projects, and you will get an opportunity to broaden your understanding of a business.

As an analyst, you will be excited by understanding complex issues, ensuring root cause is analysed, understood and resolved by collaborating with various teams and specialists within KLA. To maintain your high levels of engagement, your day will be varied and your ongoing career development encouraged through coaching and training.

Key Responsibilities:

We will provide training but the candidate must be willing to learn and obtain required qualifications

Manage Bills of Materials from the point of creation to shipping a finished product using SAP Variant Configurator (which we will provide training for)

Identify accuracy issues, understand root cause and implement corrective and preventive actions

Bring initiative to ongoing process improvement

Collaborate cross-functionally 

Skills and experience:

Operational experience and/ or numerical, business or IT related degree is beneficial

Organised and self-starter

Analytical mind and a very keen eye for detail

Candidate should have a drive and be motivated

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Experience in SAP ERP system would be desirable

Not be afraid to learn technical jargon, acronyms and new field to immerse yourself in semiconductor industry

What we will offer you?

Training in Six Sigma and project management, among many other areas

Long-term career prospects

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, life assurance

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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