Engineering Technician

KLA; Totowa (NJ); On-site; USD 3,398,539 - 5,776,276; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

KLA is seeking a skilled Chemical Inventory Specialist in Totowa, NJ. You will manage chemical supply inventories, track stock levels, and coordinate sample movements within the R&D facility.

You will maintain shipments records, ensure EPA/OSHA/NJDEP compliance, and support waste handling and safety inspections. Ideal candidates have an associate degree or equivalent, 2+ years in lab operations, inventory management, or equipment maintenance, and knowledge of SDS and hazardous waste handling.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 2+ years of laboratory operations or chemical handling experience.
• 2+ years of inventory or stockroom management experience.
• 2+ years of equipment maintenance or technical support experience.
• SDS documentation and chemical hazard handling knowledge.
• Laboratory safety practices and procedures knowledge.
• Experience with EPA, OSHA, and NJDEP regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of hazardous waste handling and RCRA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage chemical supply inventory processes, including ordering, receiving, storing, distributing, and replenishing chemicals.
• Track inventory to ensure chemicals are up to date and non-expired.
• Coordinate movement and delivery of chemical samples within the R&D facility.
• Maintain accurate documentation for incoming/outgoing shipments and logistics records.
• Ensure compliance with EPA, OSHA, and NJDEP regulations, including chemical labeling, SDS usage, storage, and hazardous waste handling.
• Support waste stream processes including segregation, storage, testing, and disposal.
• Perform routine lab housekeeping and daily/periodic safety inspections.
• Conduct quarterly audits of chemical storage areas, including removal of expired or unused chemicals, cleaning and organizing chemical cabinets, and maintaining good laboratory practices.
• Collaborate with R&D teams to understand project-specific chemical needs and lead times.
• Monitor chemical usage trends and support inventory planning.
• Assist with equipment facilitation and de-facilitation, including basic maintenance support.
• Support facilities and engineering projects as needed.
• Participate in Safety Committee and Emergency Response Team activities, including spill response and incident support.
• Maintain documentation of inspections and safety-related activities.

Skills

Laboratory operations

Inventory management

Equipment maintenance

Education

Associate degree or equivalent in Chemistry / Chemical Technology / Engineering Technology

Job description

Company Overview

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice‑controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem‑solvers work together with the world's leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow's electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage chemical supply inventory processes, including ordering, receiving, storing, distributing, and replenishing chemicals.
• Track inventory to ensure chemicals are up to date and non-expired.
• Coordinate movement and delivery of chemical samples within the R&D facility.
• Maintain accurate documentation for incoming/outgoing shipments and logistics records.
• Ensure compliance with EPA, OSHA, and NJDEP regulations, including chemical labeling, SDS usage, storage, and hazardous waste handling.
• Support waste stream processes including segregation, storage, testing, and disposal.
• Perform routine lab housekeeping and daily/periodic safety inspections.
• Conduct quarterly audits of chemical storage areas, including:
  • Removal of expired or unused chemicals
  • Cleaning and organizing chemical cabinets
  • Maintaining good laboratory practices
• Collaborate with R&D teams to understand project‑specific chemical needs and lead times.
• Monitor chemical usage trends and support inventory planning.
• Assist with equipment facilitation and de‑facilitation, including basic maintenance support.
• Support facilities and engineering projects as needed.
• Participate in Safety Committee and Emergency Response Team activities, including spill response and incident support.
• Maintain documentation of inspections and safety‑related activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with EPA, OSHA, and NJDEP regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of hazardous waste handling and RCRA regulations.
• Experience in semiconductor, analytical instrumentation, or R&D lab environments.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience with basic tools and equipment maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in:
  • Laboratory operations or chemical handling
  • Inventory or stockroom management
  • Equipment maintenance or technical support
• Working knowledge of:
  • SDS documentation and chemical hazard handling
  • Laboratory safety practices and procedures

Compensation & Benefits

Base Pay Range: $24.67 - $41.93 Per Hour. Primary Location: USA-NJ-Totowa. 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.

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.