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Associate Test Engineer

KLA

Location

Milpitas, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/7/2026

Compensation

$25.58 - $43.47 per hour

Undergraduate Entry-Level
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Job description

The role involves building and installing optical modules in a cleanroom environment, specifically for the semiconductor industry. The team focuses on ensuring that crystals are operational and meet specifications during the manufacturing process. Employees will troubleshoot and resolve issues related to the crystal process while following established procedures. This position requires minimal supervision and may involve providing technical training to peers.

Requirements

  • Technical School education or 1 year of relevant work experience
  • Ability to work inside a class 100 cleanroom
  • Familiarity with optical modules and crystal installation

Responsibilities

  • Build and install optical modules in a laser.
  • Work with crystals and ensure they are operational for the semiconductor industry.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues on the crystal process.
  • Follow procedures and checklists when building and testing.
  • Test and troubleshoot assemblies and/or final systems.
  • Perform ongoing daily work with minimal instruction.

Benefits

  • 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.

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