KLA Corporation Hiring for Optical Engineering Technician – NPI (E) at Milpitas, CA, United States Full Time

Base Pay Range : $63,900.00 – $108,600.00

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 identified below.

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits identified below. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

The range displayed above reflects the minimum and maximum pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting.

Actual pay depends on several factors, including location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training.

If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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.

Job Description / Preferred Qualifications

Optical Engineering Technician s are core to KLA’s technology, while we do not currently have an opening, we are always building our Optical Engineering talent community, we are interested in learning about your background.

Apply to this posting for Future Opportunities with KLA.

Optical Engineering Technician – NPI

Join the action! As a technician in the NPI (New Product Introduction) group, you will support our division’s new product development process.

This adventure starts with providing hands-on support during technology feasibility evaluations and continues through the release of new products into production and includes helping to resolve critical issues in manufacturing and the field.

Along the way, you will partner with NPI and design engineers to build prototype assemblies and be responsible for providing critical feedback for product manufacturability, documentation completeness, and tooling functionality and ease-of-use.

You will work closely with system-level technicians so that together you can build and qualify our next-generation product designs in preparation for transfer to production.

Are you ready? Join us and experience an environment that supports teamwork, learning, and forward-thinking!

Key responsibilities :

• Build, align, and test opto-mechanical and mechanical assemblies for design validation, prototype testing, and engineering experiments.
• Repair assemblies that have failed on engineering systems or have been returned from the field.
• Provide assembly design feedback to NPI / design engineers
• Generate redlines to improve assembly / align / test procedures, which will sometimes be in draft form.
• Help build and validate alignment or test fixtures.
• Manage material inventory in the work area (cleanroom lab)
• Perform lab audits for safety / regulatory compliance
• May also install assemblies into the systems and perform system-level integration and calibration.

Skills and Proficiencies :

• Must understand and follow class 100 cleanroom protocols
• Capable of following existing processes and procedures while also being able to properly build assemblies with training using only notes or draft procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to follow methodical troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques and make decisions based on data.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Strong organizational skills for both your physical workspace as well as for your information (assembly data and task status).
• Motivated self-starter who is fast-learning and capable of working independently.
• Willingness to work extended hours, including weekends, during critical times.
• Relevant work experience building opto-mechanical assemblies or systems.

Minimum Qualifications

Technical School or Work experience of 3 years.

The company offers a total rewards package that is competitive and comprehensive including but not limited to the following : 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.

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by applicable law.

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 [email protected] to request accommodation.