Senior Engineering Technician

KLA; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentive programs

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(K) including company matching

Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

KLA in Milpitas, CA, is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician to build, test, troubleshoot, repair, and install complex semiconductor systems. You will collaborate with engineers to turn designs into reliable hardware while improving performance and yield.

The role involves hands-on assembly, wiring, and integrating vacuum hardware, with opportunities to work across mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing teams in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–6 years of related experience in semiconductor equipment.
• 10–15 years of semiconductor industry experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and integrate semiconductor capital equipment and subsystems.
• Diagnose electrical, vacuum, mechanical, and control system issues.
• Support prototype builds, experiments, upgrades, and production systems.

Skills

Semiconductor experience

Troubleshooting

Electrical assembly

System integration

Documentation

Tools

Electrical test equipment (DVMs)

Clamp-on amp meters

Oscilloscopes

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.

Group/Division

With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, chipmakers around the globe rely on KLA to ensure that their fabs ramp next-generation devices to volume production quickly and cost-effectively. Enabling the movement towards advanced chip design, KLA's Global Products Group (GPG), which is responsible for creating all of KLA's metrology and inspection products, is looking for the best and the brightest research scientist, software engineers, application development engineers, and senior product technology process engineers. The RAPID division is the world leading provider of reticle inspection solutions for the semiconductor industry. The company provides inspection solutions to both the mask shops and the semiconductor fabs to ensure that lithography yields are consistently high thus enabling cost-effective manufacturing.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

At our core, we build sophisticated semiconductor equipment that depends on precision engineering, disciplined execution, and people who enjoy solving difficult hardware problems. We are looking for a Senior Engineering Technician who wants to be directly involved in building, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and installing complex semiconductor systems. This is a hands-on role where we work closely with engineers to turn designs into functioning hardware and continuously improve the reliability and performance of our equipment.

We are interested in someone who takes pride in figuring things out. When a subsystem is not performing as expected, do you want to understand why? When a vacuum chamber fails qualification, do you dig into the details rather than wait for someone else to solve the problem? If so, you may be a strong fit for our team.

What You'll Be Doing

Working alongside mechanical, electrical, systems, and manufacturing engineers, we assemble and integrate semiconductor capital equipment from the ground up. This includes installing vacuum hardware, wiring electrical systems, bringing up controls, executing test procedures, diagnosing failures, and supporting equipment installations.

The work regularly involves:

• Building and integrating semiconductor equipment and subsystems




• Troubleshooting electrical, vacuum, mechanical, pneumatic, and control system issues




• Assembling and maintaining ultra-high vacuum chambers, pumps, gauges, valves, and gas delivery hardware




• Performing helium leak testing and vacuum qualification activities




• Wiring electrical cabinets, control systems, sensors, interlocks, and cable assemblies




• Supporting prototype builds, engineering experiments, upgrades, and production systems




• Using diagnostic equipment such as DVMs, clamp-on amp meters, oscilloscopes, and power supplies




• Contributing to root-cause investigations and corrective action efforts

Some days may be spent assembling new hardware. Other days may require tracking down an intermittent electrical problem, resolving a vacuum leak, or helping bring a newly integrated system online. The variety keeps the work interesting and provides opportunities to learn from experienced engineers and technicians.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a technician with 10 to 15 years of semiconductor industry experience and a strong background supporting semiconductor capital equipment.

Candidates should have experience with:

• Ultra-high vacuum (UHV) systems




• Cleanroom and contamination control practices




• Electrical wiring and troubleshooting




• Control systems and equipment interlocks




• Mechanical assembly and system integration




• Reading electrical schematics and engineering drawings




• Electrical test equipment including DVMs and clamp-on amp meters

Experience supporting equipments from semiconductor manufacturing industries is highly desirable.

Physical Requirements

This role requires regular hands-on work around large systems and equipment. Team members must be able to stand for extended periods, squat, kneel, bend, reach, and safely lift components weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. Work is performed in engineering labs, manufacturing areas, and cleanroom environments where appropriate protective equipment is required.

Travel Requirements

This role requires up to 25% domestic and international travel to support the installation, qualification, maintenance, troubleshooting, and field service of advanced semiconductor capital equipment at customer and manufacturing site.

We build complex machines. We solve difficult technical problems. We depend on people who enjoy working with hardware and take pride in delivering quality work. If that describes you, we'd like to hear from you!

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a minimum of 4 - 6 years of related experience

Base Pay Range: $32.07 - $54.52 Per HourPrimary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLAKLA'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.

• participation in performance incentive programs


• 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


• 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.

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.