Assembler – Electronic, Mechanical and Optical

About the role

KLA is looking for an assembler to join its manufacturing team in San Diego. You will build the advanced electronic, mechanical and optical assemblies that power KLA-Filmetrics instruments, following documented instructions and working independently. The role suits both early-career people and experienced professionals.

Key responsibilities

• Review schedules, Work Orders, Sales Orders and tasks in Click Up, and check materials and documentation before starting.
• Build subassemblies, complete instruments, upgrades and accessories using approved instructions and hand tools.
• Crimp, solder, assemble and install cables and harnesses; handle sensitive fibers and optical components; align and calibrate as instructed.
• Follow assembly documentation and get technician review or sign-off at required checkpoints.
• Perform basic mechanical, electrical and optical troubleshooting, and submit Production Tech Support and Non-Conformance requests when issues cannot be resolved.
• Document material, build, alignment and instruction issues and track Work Order progress in Click Up.
• Collaborate with technicians, manufacturing engineers and inventory control, and prepare finished products for review, certification, packaging and shipment.

Required profile

• Minimum of 4 to 6 years of related manufacturing or assembly experience.
• Ability to read and follow assembly documents, work instructions and production requirements.
• Experience assembling mechanical, electrical, electronic or optical components and using basic hand tools and computers.
• Basic mechanical and electrical knowledge and ability to troubleshoot initially.
• Attention to detail, quality, communication, teamwork, reliability and punctuality.
• Ability to work independently, seek support when needed and manage changing priorities and deadlines.
• Preferred: knowledge of electrostatic discharge practices for sensitive components, experience with optics, optical alignment, calibration, soldering, crimping, cable harnesses or electronic test equipment, and experience supporting multiple products or upgrades.

Required skills

• Familiarity with Click Up or similar production-tracking systems and documenting troubleshooting, Non-Conformance issues or work-instruction updates.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new products quickly in a fast-paced manufacturing team.

What we offer

• Base pay of $21.64 to $32.00 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.