Manufacturing Technician (Optical/Electrical/Mechanical)

Pay Range: $20.82 - $35.39 Per Hour

Primary Location: USA-CA-San Diego-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.

Group/Division

The Instruments Group is passionate about development of state-of-the-art inspection and metrology equipment used in production and research and development environments. Organization is globally located in US, China, and Singapore. We provide critical cost-effective solutions for power electronics, LED, communications, automotive, data storage, and other related nanoelectronics and materials science applications. We partner with our customers to provide state of the art hardware and software to improve yield and lower overall production costs by supplying world-leading inspection, metrology and review systems. In addition to developing valuable product solutions, the group provides support to customers to achieve performance entitlement through sharing and implementation of application BKMs (Best Known Methods).

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Participate in the continuous improvement of assembly documentation
• Diagnose and repair returned customer merchandise
• Perform routine inventory control and component inspection
• Contribute to a documented troubleshooting guide
• Be a technical resource for the assembly staff
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and optical assemblies that do not meet testing criteria
• Collaborate with engineering to resolve problems with components and procedures
• Perform independent quality audits of manufactured goods
• Build and test mechanical, optical, and electronic assemblies

Qualifications

• Demonstrated high attention to detail - perfectionists are encouraged to apply!
• Associate degree or equivalent technical training
• Knowledge of ESD practices
• Ability to read and follow assembly documents in their entirety
• Accumulated 5 or more years of manufacturing-related experience preferred, ideally with optics and electro-optics
• Experience in a manufacturing environment as an assembler or technician
• Leadership experience
• Ability to work under frequently changing priorities and deadlines, while keeping a keen awareness of the impact on other areas of the organization
• Strong communication skills

Additional Skills:

• Experience with power tools and machining equipment
• Experience with electronic test equipment
• Ability to work with crimp tools, wires, and cable assemblies
• Familiarity with hand and machine tools
• Ability to solder and work with electronic assemblies

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 3 or more years of manufacturing-related experience as an assembler or technician
• Ability to read and follow assembly documents in their entirety
• Associate degree or equivalent technical training OR Equivalent Combination of Experience and Education.

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.