Precision Semiconductor Quality Inspector

KLA; Totowa (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with match

ESPP

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

KLA is a leading provider of advanced inspection tools and metrology systems, enabling electronics manufacturing at scale in Totowa, NJ. The Quality Inspector role supports inspections of semiconductor metrology tools, ensuring compliance with drawings, specs, and quality standards, and contributing to continuous improvement.

The candidate should be detail-oriented, technically skilled, with 2-4 years of hands-on inspection experience and the ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical

Qualifications

• Associate degree in electronic/electrical engineering required.
• 2–4 years hands-on inspection or quality experience in a manufacturing or equipment-build environment.
• Strong ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, and evaluate incoming parts, subassemblies, and fully assembled semiconductor metrology tools.
• Identify mechanical defects including issues with pneumatic systems, hydraulics, fittings, valves, and mechanical assemblies.
• Inspect and troubleshoot electrical systems, including controllers, wiring harnesses, sensors, power supplies, and microprocessor-based control units.
• Verify compliance with engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Use precision measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and rulers.
• Perform functional testing and verification of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Accept or reject materials and finished products based on inspection results.
• Clearly document inspection and test results; maintain accurate quality records and inspection reports.
• Quarantine and manage nonconforming materials in accordance with quality procedures.
• Communicate inspection findings and corrective actions with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams.
• Support supplier quality by managing incoming inspections, vendor quality communications, and returns.
• Track and report quality metrics including rejected material, failure trends, and vendor performance.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve product reliability, quality, and inspection efficiency.

Skills

Schematic reading

Measurement mindset

Attention to detail

Documentation

Problem solving

Education

Associate's Degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Rulers

Job description

KLA is a leading provider of advanced inspection tools and metrology systems, enabling electronics manufacturing at scale in Totowa, NJ. The Quality Inspector role supports inspections of semiconductor metrology tools, ensuring compliance with drawings, specs, and quality standards, and contributing to continuous improvement.

The candidate should be detail-oriented, technically skilled, with 2-4 years of hands-on inspection experience and the ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical