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Associate Test Engineer - 1st Shift

KLA

Location

Totowa, NJ

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/23/2026

Compensation

$25.97 - $38.00 per hour

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202696.3% approval-2% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

The Configuration and Troubleshooter role at KLA focuses on configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining semiconductor manufacturing equipment to ensure optimal performance and quality. The position is part of the Global Operations team, which collaborates with various departments to develop and enhance manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience with semiconductor systems and a strong problem-solving mindset. This role is crucial for advancing business priorities through high-impact work in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

  • A minimum of 4 - 6 years of related experience is required.
  • Technical certificate, military technical training experience, or vocational training in a technical discipline is preferred.
  • An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Semiconductor Technology, or a related field is preferred.
  • Experience with specific semiconductor equipment brands such as ASML, Lam Research, and Applied Materials is preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of semiconductor fabrication processes and equipment is required.
  • Proficiency in diagnosing and troubleshooting both hardware and software issues in complex manufacturing systems is necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Set up, configure, and calibrate semiconductor manufacturing equipment to meet production requirements.
  • Quickly diagnose and resolve technical issues or failures in semiconductor equipment.
  • Perform regular maintenance on equipment and proactively address potential issues.
  • Monitor equipment performance and collaborate with production teams for process improvements.
  • Maintain accurate records of equipment configurations, repairs, and maintenance activities.
  • Provide training and support to team members on equipment configuration and troubleshooting procedures.

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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Kla Corporation

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

63

FY2026

Approval rate

96.3%

FY2026

LCA certified

84

FY2026

Entry-level share

7.1%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-2%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-79%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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