What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Technician position at KLA?
Company Overview
KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world's leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow's electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.Group/Division
With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, chipmakers around the globe rely on KLA to ensure that their fabs ramp next-generation devices to volume production quickly and cost-effectively. Enabling the movement towards advanced chip design, KLA's Global Products Group (GPG), which is responsible for creating all of KLA's metrology and inspection products, is looking for the best and the brightest research scientist, software engineers, application development engineers, and senior product technology process engineers. Central Engineering is KLA's largest engineering organization comprised of 9 Centers-of-Excellence (CoE) in various disciplines applied across all product groups in the company. These CoE include Handling & Automation, Precision Motion Control, Sensors & Image Acquisition, Platform Design, and Packaging Engineering, among others. Talent includes over 500 engineers across global centers in Israel, China, India, and the US. Each CoE contributes not just talent and deliverables per discipline toward product programs, but also subject matter expertise, best practices, roadmaps, specialized facilities, apparatus, models, and analytics. These differentiate KLA not only in WHAT we do, but also in HOW we do it.Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
Our growing Ann Arbor team needs an Engineering Technician to assist in developing product equipment and test centers for the groundbreaking technologies that power the innovative capabilities that KLA is recognized for. By joining our hard-working KLA team in Ann Arbor, you'll enjoy an incredible career with encouraging colleagues in a spectacular place to live!
Responsibilities- Help build new electrical cabinets for first article and pre-production assemblies.
- Procure prototype parts, assist in prototype system build and integration, and handoff to manufacturing. These tasks will require working with other groups such as electrical, mechanical, systems, and manufacturing engineers to ensure DfX (Design for eXcellence) criteria are considered accurately.
- Install and route cables and fiber optics. Write procedures to ensure consistent cable routing.
- It is crucial that you communicate effectively with suppliers, and internal customers. Addressing and resolving build issues throughout the product development phase is very important.
- Maintain shop cleanliness, optimize shop layout and organization for efficient prototype builds, and perform shop maintenance when required. Familiarity with 5S is a plus.
- Document and perform incoming and outgoing quality inspection for prototype builds.
- Track build progress daily to maintain a successful build schedule.
- Experience building 19" rack assemblies, including power and communication cabling (including fiber optics). Understanding clean room etiquette and operations is a plus.
- Safety awareness/knowledge of working around AC and DC electrical power.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and Adobe Acrobat Reader. Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Visio, and CREO are valuable additions.
- Understand how to read drawings, procedures, shipping labels, and other documentation associated with machine assembly.
- Willingness to learn, actively problem solve, and uphold a high standard of quality.
- Being Self-motivated to consistently be improving shop layout, toolkits, procedure documents, assembly flows, while maintaining the build schedule.
- Detail oriented. Mismanaged cables, misaligned brackets, and dirty shop floors bother you.
- Ability to travel for training and to support development teams in different locations is required (about 10%).
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a minimum of 2 - 4 years of related experience.
The company offers a total rewards package that is competitive and comprehensive including but not limited to the following: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.
KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by applicable law. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at to request accommodation.
KLA-Tencor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Salary : $24 - $40
