Quality Inspector - Semiconductor Metrology Tools (1st Shift)

About the role

KLA makes inspection tools and metrology systems for the semiconductor industry. Its Global Operations team includes Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Installation and Quality. As a Quality Inspector on the 1st shift, you will inspect and test semiconductor chemical metrology tools to ensure they meet engineering drawings, customer specifications and company quality standards, evaluating complex electromechanical systems including mechanical assemblies, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and microprocessor-based electrical controllers and wiring.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect, test and evaluate incoming parts, subassemblies and fully assembled metrology tools
• Identify mechanical defects in pneumatic systems, hydraulics, fittings, valves and assemblies
• Inspect and troubleshoot electrical systems such as controllers, wiring harnesses, sensors, power supplies and control units
• Verify compliance with engineering drawings, schematics, specifications and customer requirements
• Use precision measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, gauges and rulers
• Perform functional testing of electrical and mechanical systems and accept or reject materials and finished products
• Document inspection and test results, maintain quality records and reports, and quarantine nonconforming materials
• Communicate findings and corrective actions with manufacturing, engineering and quality teams
• Support supplier quality through incoming inspections, vendor communications and returns
• Track quality metrics such as rejected material, failure trends and vendor performance
• Take part in continuous improvement initiatives

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years of related experience
• Preferred: Associate's degree (AS) in Electronic or Electrical Engineering Technology; Bachelor's degree (BS) in Electrical Engineering preferred
• Preferred: 2-4 years of hands-on inspection, testing or quality experience in a manufacturing or equipment-build environment
• Preferred: experience as an electrical technician, production assembler, test technician or quality inspector

Required skills

• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and mechanical drawings
• Familiarity with pneumatic and hydraulic systems and their failure modes
• Proficiency with measurement tools and inspection documentation
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving and communication skills

What we offer

• Base pay of $23.03 - $34.00 per hour
• Possible performance incentive programs and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching, ESPP, tuition reimbursement, EAP, paid time off and family care leave