Manufacturing Technician

About the role

KLA, which makes inspection tools and metrology systems for electronics, is hiring a Manufacturing Technician in San Diego. The technician is the first line of support for the Production team, working on assembling and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical and optical assemblies, and acting as the technical reference for production.

Key responsibilities

• Assemble and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and optical assemblies and interface with Quality, Engineering, Production and Sales
• Recommend documentation changes to improve manufacturability and quality (instructions, checklists, troubleshooting guides)
• Work with Manufacturing Engineers on testing new processes and collecting data, and take part in continuous improvement
• Diagnose and recommend repairs and upgrades for returned customer systems, in close contact with Applications Engineers
• Train small groups of Assemblers and Technicians
• Collaborate on new product introduction, tool qualification and parts testing, helping write test plans, reports and root cause analyses

Required profile

• Associate degree in a technical field highly desired, or equivalent certifications; equivalent experience may substitute for education
• 1+ year of manufacturing experience preferred, ideally in optics and electro-optics
• Ability to work under changing priorities and deadlines, attention to detail, strong oral and written communication
• Ability to read work instructions, bills of materials, schematics and drawings, and to analyse small sets of data
• Ability to lift 25 pounds and wear PPE including safety glasses, gloves and safety shoes, and work under a hood
• Specific vision: close vision, colour vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Required skills

• General computer skills: Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Teams
• Operating and troubleshooting software-driven systems
• Standard hand tools and electronic test equipment
• Knowledge of ESD practices

What we offer

• Base pay of $18.71 to $27.00 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 holidays