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 KLA Services team headquartered in Milpitas, CA is our service organization that consists of Service Sales and Marketing, Spares Supply Chain management, Field Operations, Engineering, Product Training, and Technical Support. The KLA Services organization partners with our field teams and customers in all business sectors to maintain the high performance and productivity of our products through a flexible portfolio of services. Our comprehensive services include: proactive management of tools to identify and improve performance; expertise in optics, image processing and motion control with worldwide service engineers, 24/7 technical support teams and knowledge management systems; and an extensive parts network to ensure worldwide availability of parts.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

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 can you expect?

·         Support and development as you explore a career within Engineering. 

·         We can offer you experience of Software Engineering, here at our site in Newport, South Wales. 

·         On successful completion of this internship, there may be further financial support available for you during your final academic year, and 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 Software Engineering, Computer Science (or similar subjects) and due to graduate in Summer 2026 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 Corporation, Ringland Way, Newport NP18 2TA

Dates: July - September 2025

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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