Associate Test Engineer - 1st Shift

KLA; Totowa (NJ); On-site; USD 3,578,000 - 5,235,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA is seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Technician to set up, calibrate, and maintain semiconductor manufacturing equipment in our Totowa, NJ facility. You will diagnose issues, perform preventative maintenance, and work with cross-functional teams to optimize production processes.

The role requires hands-on experience with PLCs/SCADA, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of related experience in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Technical certificate or vocational training in a technical discipline preferred.
• Experience with semiconductor equipment brands.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up, configure, and calibrate semiconductor manufacturing equipment to meet production requirements and ensure optimal performance.
• Quickly diagnose and resolve technical issues or failures in semiconductor equipment, including mechanical, electrical, and software-related problems.
• Perform regular maintenance on equipment, identify potential issues, and proactively address them to minimize downtime.
• Monitor equipment performance and collaborate with production teams to identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment configurations, repairs, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities in compliance with company standards.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality control, and production, to ensure smooth equipment operation and meet production goals.
• Provide training and support to team members on equipment configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance procedures.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Diagnostics

Industrial automation

Schematics interpretation

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Electrical/Mechanical/ semiconductor related degree

Technical certificate or vocational training

Tools

ASML

Lam Research

Applied Materials

Tokyo Electron

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.

Equipment Configuration

• Set up, configure, and calibrate semiconductor manufacturing equipment to meet production requirements and ensure optimal performance.

Troubleshooting

• Quickly diagnose and resolve technical issues or failures in semiconductor equipment, including mechanical, electrical, and software-related problems.

Preventative Maintenance

• Perform regular maintenance on equipment, identify potential issues, and proactively address them to minimize downtime.

Process Optimization

• Monitor equipment performance and collaborate with production teams to identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains.

Documentation

• Maintain accurate records of equipment configurations, repairs, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities in compliance with company standards.

Collaboration

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality control, and production, to ensure smooth equipment operation and meet production goals.

Training and Support

• Provide training and support to team members on equipment configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical certificate, military technical training experience, vocational training in a technical discipline, with a minimum of 2-4 years of related experience is strongly preferred. An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Semiconductor Technology, or a related field is also preferred.
• Experience with specific semiconductor equipment brands (e.g., ASML, Lam Research, Applied Materials, Tokyo Electron, etc.).
• Knowledge of PLCs, SCADA systems, and industrial automation.
• Familiarity with industry standards and safety protocols in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor fabrication processes and equipment (e.g., photolithography, etching, deposition, etc.).
• Proficiency in diagnosing and troubleshooting both hardware and software issues in complex manufacturing systems.
• Familiarity with tools and techniques for equipment calibration, testing, and repair.
• Ability to interpret schematics, technical manuals, and system documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

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: $25.97 - $38.00 Per Hour
• Primary Location: USA-NJ-Totowa-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