Associate Test Engineer, GCMS Laboratory

About the role

KLA is hiring an Associate Test Engineer for its GCMS laboratory in Milpitas, California. The role works inside the GCMS lab to quantify the cleanliness level of KLA equipment components, supporting the Global Operations team which covers manufacturing, supply chain, manufacturing engineering, installation and quality. It is likely a day-shift position, though flexibility for swing shifts (1:00 PM - 10:00 PM) may be required.

Key responsibilities

• Follow instructions from MDE chemists while building strong relationships with internal customers.
• Operate, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair GCMS instruments to keep them performing optimally.
• Prepare samples independently, calibrate instruments, run analytical tests, interpret data and deliver accurate, timely results.
• Separate, identify and quantify impurities and target compounds.
• Set up and run materials outgassing and experimental work, including developing procedures, running experiments, analysing data and keeping detailed records.
• Manage laboratory inventory of reagents, gas cylinders and consumables.
• Clean, package and ship sampling kits to customers for sample collection.
• Support flexible schedules to meet manufacturing sample turnaround needs.

Required profile

• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry or a related technical field.
• Minimum: 4 years of relevant experience, or 2 years of experience with an Associate's degree.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment.

Required skills

• Hands-on laboratory and technical experience with analytical instruments, equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, data analysis and a strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read technical drawings, schematics and specifications, and apply mathematics and precision measurement techniques.

What we offer

• Base pay of $28.85 - $42.00 per hour.
• Possible performance incentives and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, ESPP, tuition reimbursement, EAP, paid time off and family care leave.