Assembler

KLA; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401K

ESPP

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO

Holidays

Family leave

Job summary

KLA in San Diego is hiring for a production technician in manufacturing. You will build electronic, mechanical, and optical subassemblies, perform alignment and calibration, and follow documented procedures to ensure quality and on-time shipment.

You will work with technicians and engineers to resolve issues, document processes, and support multiple products and configurations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must read and follow assembly documents, work instructions, and production requirements.
• Ability to detect issues and ensure quality in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience assembling mechanical, electrical, optical components with basic tools and computers.

Responsibilities

• Review schedules, Work Orders, Sales Orders, and tasks in Click Up; verify materials and documentation.
• Assemble electronic, mechanical, and optical subassemblies and complete instruments and upgrades.
• Crimp, solder, assemble cables and harnesses; align and calibrate as instructed.
• Follow assembly docs and obtain sign-off at checkpoints.
• Troubleshoot basic issues; submit Production Tech Support and Non-Conformance requests when needed.
• Document material, build, alignment, and work-instruction issues; track progress in Click Up.
• Adapt to changing priorities while maintaining quality and schedule.
• Collaborate with technicians, manufacturing engineers, inventory, and team members; prepare products for review, packaging, and shipment.

Skills

Reading assembly docs

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independence

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Click Up

Hand tools

Basic computers

Job description

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.

Join our manufacturing team and help build the advanced electronic, mechanical, and optical assemblies that power KLA-Filmetrics instruments. In this hands‑on role, you'll follow documented instructions, complete assigned production work independently, troubleshoot basic issues, and ensure finished systems meet quality and shipment requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Review assigned schedules, Work Orders, Sales Orders, and tasks in Click Up; verify materials and documentation before starting work.
• Build electronic, mechanical, and optical subassemblies, complete instruments, upgrades, and accessories using approved instructions and hand tools.
• Crimp, solder, assemble and install cables and harnesses; handle sensitive fibers and optical components; perform alignment and calibration as instructed.
• Follow all assembly documentation and obtain technician review or sign‑off at required checkpoints.
• Perform basic mechanical, electrical, and optical troubleshooting; submit Production Tech Support and Non‑Conformance requests when issues cannot be resolved.
• Accurately document material, build, alignment, technical, and work‑instruction issues and track Work Order progress in Click Up.
• Adapt to changing priorities while maintaining quality, accuracy, schedule awareness, and an orderly work area.
• Collaborate with technicians, manufacturing engineers, inventory control, and team members; prepare completed products for review, certification, packaging, and shipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least four years of manufacturing assembly experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Ability to read and follow assembly documents, work instructions, and production requirements completely.
• Experience assembling mechanical, electrical, electronic, or optical components and using basic hand tools and computers.
• Basic mechanical and electrical knowledge with the ability to perform initial troubleshooting.
• Strong attention to detail, quality, communication, teamwork, reliability, and punctuality.
• Ability to work independently, seek support when needed, and manage changing priorities and deadlines.
• Knowledge of electrostatic discharge practices for sensitive components.
• Four to six years of relevant manufacturing or assembly experience.
• Experience with optics, electro‑optics, optical alignment, calibration, soldering, crimping, cable harnesses, or electronic test equipment.
• Experience supporting multiple products, configurations, options, or upgrades.
• Familiarity with Click Up or similar production‑tracking systems and with documenting troubleshooting, Non‑Conformance issues, or work‑instruction updates.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new products and contribute effectively in a fast‑paced manufacturing team.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a minimum of 4 - 6 years 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.

Total Rewards

Base Pay Range: $21.64 - $32.00 Per HourPrimary Location: USA-CA-San Diego-KLA

KLA's total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• and other voluntary benefits
• 401(K) including company matching
• employee stock purchase program (ESPP)
• student debt assistance
• tuition reimbursement program
• development and career growth opportunities and programs
• financial planning benefits
• wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP)
• paid time off and paid company holidays
• and family care and bonding leave

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us [e-mail] or at [phone] to request accommodation.

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