Associate Test Engineer

1000 KLA Corporation; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA is seeking a candidate to advance manufacturing priorities by building and testing cameras and printed circuit assemblies in the production area. The role requires technical schooling with a BSEE and the ability to work independently, including overtime and shift work.

You will troubleshoot to component level and update documentation for repeatable processes, collaborating with engineers to scale new products.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of 4 - 6 years of related experience.
• Technical School with BSEE and ability to work independently with limited support.
• Willingness to work overtime, day or night shifts and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Build and test cameras and printed circuit assemblies in production area.
• Update documentation when needed.
• Work with engineers to bring new products to manufacturing.
• Broad technical understanding of printed circuit boards; troubleshoot to component level.
• Update documents for repeatable Manufacturing Process.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Technical knowledge

Education

Technical School with BSEE

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. Group/Division KLA has manufacturing sites worldwide. The Global Operations (GOPS) team, comprised of Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Installation and Quality, builds our leading-edge technology. GOPS partners with KLA's global supply base and design engineering teams to develop new products, working continuously to build better, faster and more cost‑efficient solutions.

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. Looking for a highly motivated individual who has Technical School with BSEE and can work independently with limited support from engineering and management. Must be willing to work overtime, day or night shift and weekends. Build and test cameras and printed circuit assemblies in production area. Update documentation when needed. Work with engineer to bring new products to manufacturing. Broad technical understanding of printed circuit boards. Be able to troubleshoot down to component level. Strong ability to update documents for a repeatable Manufacturing Process. Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills, and work in a collaborative style. Good technical skills and proven engineering problem-solving ability.

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: $28.85 - $49.04 Per Hour. Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-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 at [e-mail] or at [phone] to request accommodation. For additional information, view the US Know Your Rights poster on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website. We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.