Associate Test Engineer 2
About the role
KLA Corporation, a leading provider of process control and yield management solutions, partners with customers worldwide to develop state-of-the-art inspection and metrology technologies for the semiconductor, data storage, LED, and related nanoelectronics industries. The Global Operations (GOPS) team — comprising Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Installation, and Quality — builds KLA’s leading-edge technology across manufacturing sites in Belgium, China, Germany, Israel, Singapore, and Milpitas, California. In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise, working on moderately complex assignments where judgment is required to resolve problems and make routine recommendations.
Primary location: Milpitas, CA, USA.
Responsibilities
- Perform set-up, calibration, testing and troubleshooting of circuits, components, instruments and mechanical assemblies.
- Determine and may develop test specifications, methods and procedures from blueprints, drawings and diagrams.
- Test and troubleshoot assemblies and/or final systems, and complete rework on assemblies and/or systems as a result of testing.
- Prepare technical reports summarizing findings and recommending solutions to technical problems.
- May assist in the selection and set-up of specialized test equipment.
- Work on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations.
- Perform ongoing daily work with minimal instruction, and with general instructions on newly introduced assignments.
Qualifications
- Hands-on experience in electrical and optomechanical systems level testing, troubleshooting and repair.
- Ability to work in a clean room environment.
- Experience with systems development and testing, including formulating system level requirements, test specifications and test results.
- Hands-on experience using oscilloscopes and DVM analysis tools and equipment (preferred).
- Able to use and manipulate a variety of fine adjustment hand tools, torque wrenches and calipers.
- Effective collaboration across different functional teams in different locations.
- Excellent written and oral interpersonal skills in English.
- Excellent organization skills, with a logical approach to problem solving, good time management and task prioritization.
- Dedicated and able to work with a minimum of supervision.
- Technical Certificate, Associate’s degree, military technical training experience, or equivalent vocational training in a technical discipline.
- Minimum of 2–4 years of related experience strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work with little or no instruction on routine work, and with general instructions on new assignments.
- Prior hands-on experience testing digital and/or analog components and systems.
- Able to read and comprehend complicated drawings, mathematics, and handbook formulas, and use a variety of testing and measuring instruments.
- Willingness to learn, collaborate effectively within and across teams, and strive for continuous improvement.
- Able to work extended hours, including weekends.
- Able to stand, sit, bend, and periodically lift up to 50 pounds with assistance.
- LabVIEW, Linux and MS Office suite software knowledge is a plus.
- Minimum qualifications: 4 years of relevant experience, or 2 years of experience with an Associate’s degree.
Pay
Base pay range: $28.85 – $42.00 per hour (primary location: Milpitas, CA). Actual pay depends on factors including state minimum wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Benefits
- 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