The Associate Test Engineer role at KLA involves testing new technologies in manufacturing, focusing on optics, assembly, and system integration. The position is part of the Global Operations team, which is dedicated to manufacturing cutting-edge technology. Candidates will work in a collaborative environment that emphasizes continuous learning and innovation. The role requires hands-on experience and the ability to solve moderately complex problems.

• Hands-on experience in electrical component level testing, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Ability to work in a clean room environment.
• Experience with systems development and testing, including formulating system level requirements.
• Technical Certificate, AS degree, or military technical training experience, or equivalent vocational training in a technical discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years of related experience or a BSEE, BSEET or similar degree in an engineering discipline is strongly preferred.

• Perform set-up, calibration, testing, and troubleshooting of circuits, components, instruments, and mechanical assemblies.
• Determine and 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.
• Work on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations.

• Employees at KLA are often offered competitive pay with bonuses, a 401(k) match, an employee stock purchase program, and financial perks like student-debt assistance, planning support, and group insurance discounts. Health and lifestyle benefits typically include medical/dental/vision, life and other voluntary coverages, paid time off and holidays, family leave, backup care, wellness rewards, gym discounts, and community-volunteering opportunities. Employees also get strong growth support through tuition reimbursement, KLA’s corporate learning center, education awards, and engineering certification programs.