Sr. Facilities Engineer

KLA; United States; On-site; USD 122,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

ESPP

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

KLA is hiring for a facilities engineering role in Milpitas, CA. You will manage day-to-day cleanroom operations, work with chief engineers, and coordinate safety, EHS and maintenance programs in a high-tech manufacturing setting.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in semiconductor facilities, knowledge of SEMI standards, and experience with HVAC, power, and chemical delivery in cleanrooms. This full-time role offers a comprehensive benefits package and on-site work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, Facilities Management, or equivalent.
• Minimum eight (8) yrs of proven experience in high tech manufacturing; cleanroom experience helpful.
• Experience with tool installation projects, permitting, EH&S and timelines.
• Solid knowledge of chemical delivery, power distribution, water purification (RO/DI) and HVAC in cleanrooms.
• Familiarity with SEMI standards and cleanroom classifications.
• Knowledge of building, fire, safety, and cleanroom codes.
• Strong 6S approach to improving toolset performance.

Responsibilities

• Manages day-to-day facilities operations and preventative maintenance for a production cleanroom facility.
• Collaborates with chief engineer and stationary engineers.
• Coordinates third party contractors for equipment support, waste disposal and gas suppliers.
• Ensures compliance with internal and environmental safety standards, including audits.
• Plans infrastructure and equipment maintenance; coordinates repairs of E&M systems.
• Supports EHS team to meet safety standards and ramp down
• Provides after-hours support including onsite ERT responses and ECN/SOPs.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Chemical engineering

Facilities management

Semiconductor manufacturing

HVAC systems

Cleanroom standards

Education

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Facilities Management

Tools

BMS system

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

The KLA Global Workplace Services (GWS) team is passionate about enabling the business goals and company culture through the delivery of workplace environments and services that foster teamwork, innovation and productivity. Our team runs a worldwide portfolio of over 3 million square feet, 135 sites and over 12,000 employees. In addition to ensuring the workspace and manufacturing facilities operate seamlessly, this group also provides employee and site services, such as cafeteria, transportation, security, and safety. The team is responsible for all construction and site improvement work to enable the business needs as well as align with the financial requirements.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

• Manages day-to-day facilities operations and preventative maintenance for a production cleanroom facility, includes active monitoring of cleanroom performance and scheduling/execution of preventative maintenance for all facility related equipment working within an IFM (Integrated Facilities Management) model

• Work directly with the chief engineer and stationary engineers

• Work with third party contractors for facility equipment support, hazardous waste disposal and incoming process gas suppliers

• Collaborate with the EHS team to ensure the clean room facility complies with internal, as well as local/environmental safety standards, including annual regulatory audits, and appropriate quality assurance standards

• Coordinate and manage tool installation in current facility for capacity needs

• Troubleshooting MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) related issues

• Monitors the BMS monitoring system to ensure that equipment operates within established limits and maximizes uptime for the production facility

• Plan and coordinate infrastructure and equipment maintenance

• Coordinate and assist as necessary in repairs of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems

• Supports EHS team to meet all safety and environmental standards

• Support ramp down of current fab while transferring equipment to new fab

• Provide after-hours support including onsite ERT responses

• Initiate ECN, develop SOPs

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, Facilities Management, or equivalent experience in facility engineering in the semiconductor, high tech or data center industry.

• Minimum eight (8) yrs of proven experience working in high tech manufacturing is required. Facilities engineering experience in semiconductor manufacturing or clean room environments is helpful.

• Experience with tool installation projects, including permitting, EH&S aspects, and forecasting and execution to timelines

• Solid technical knowledge of chemical delivery, power distribution, water purification (RO,ID) and HVAC systems in cleanroom environments

• Familiarity with SEMI standards and cleanroom classifications

• Knowledge of building, fire, safety, and cleanroom standards and codes

• Strong 6S approach to improving toolset performance

Base Pay Range: $121,500.00 - $206,600.00 Annually

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.

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.