To make electronics, you need chips, wafers, transistors, reticles, and... To make these, you must see, test and manufacture them at scale—faster and better than ever before. That's where KLA comes in. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional, you'll solve complex challenges, work alongside brilliant minds and help shape the future of technology. What You'll Do In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise. 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. Want to join a global leading, ground-breaking company that has been recognised by industry leaders! Then look no further! Here at KLA, we invent, develop and manufacture high-tech capital equipment for the global semiconductor markets. Purpose of the role We are calling for innovative and curious apprentices to join the 3 or 4 year Apprenticeship in our Manufacturing/Operations Department. In this program you will develop your skills in build, test, and decom: you will become familiar with the assembly and final test processes of KLA products. You will be integrated into the Manufacturing Team and continue your development supported by your KLA mentor! As an apprentice you will receive a shift allowance when working an early shift (6am-2pm) and late shift (2pm-10pm) on alternative weeks whilst also attending college one day per week. As a Manufacturing Apprentice on-the-job training and role responsibilities will include: • Mechanical/Electrical assembly, wiring and fault finding in our tools • Operation and process engineering • Carrying out site maintenance and cleanroom support. • Leading and assisting with continuous improvement projects • Successful completion of NVQ log book entries by the required timelines and a BTEC and HNC qualification in Electronics We are looking for results-oriented individuals who are passionate about learning and developing a successful career within KLA. The successful candidate must: • Work to tight timescales • Demonstrate problem solving/trouble-shooting skills • Be a standout team-member, who is flexible on working as a part of a group, but also on their own initiative • Demonstrate good communication capabilities • Be computer literate • Be self-motivated Minimum Qualifications: • Maths GCSE at grade B (or equivalent) or above, and four further GCSE’s including English & Science at grade C (or equivalent) or above. Preferred Qualifications: • First year of BTEC or similar course in electronics/electrical engineering that allows entry to BTEC year 2 on day release. As part our selection process we are working with a local college in South Wales that will assist with assessments in the recruiting process. 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, life assurance, generous shift allowance and overtime premiums. Minimum Qualifications Requires less than 1 year of related experience About KLA We provide advanced inspection tools, metrology systems, process solutions, and computational analytics that make electronics possible, tackling complex challenges. From electron and photon optics to machine learning and data analytics, we seek perfection at the most fundamental level of matter in the universe. If you want to make electronics that push industries forward and make the world a better place, join us. Use of AI Statement At KLA, our interviews seek to understand your individual skills, problem-solving approach and authentic thinking. To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation, the use of AI, recording tools or other technologies to generate, suggest or provide responses during interviews—whether virtual or in person—is not permitted unless explicitly approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation or invited by the interviewer. Use of these tools may interfere with our ability to evaluate your individual qualifications and affect your candidacy. KLA is committed to advancing innovation through responsible AI, and we value candidates who share this mindset. 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. We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us. Additional Information Be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons that are currently posing as KLA employees. KLA never asks for any financial compensation to be considered for an interview, to become an employee, or for equipment. Further, KLA does not work with any recruiters or third parties who charge such fees either directly or on behalf of KLA. Please ensure that you have searched KLA’s Careers website for legitimate job postings. KLA follows a recruiting process that involves multiple interviews in person or on video conferencing with our hiring managers. If you are concerned that a communication, an interview, an offer of employment, or that an employee is not legitimate, please send an email to [email protected] to confirm the person you are communicating with is an employee. We take your privacy very seriously and confidentially handle your information.

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