Job Description

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

SPTS wafer processing solutions include market-leading silicon etch, dielectric etch, dry-release etch, PVD, PECVD and molecular vapor deposition (MVD®), available with a range of wafer-handling options applicable to R&D, pilot production, or volume production environments. SPTS is headquartered and has its main manufacturing facility in Newport, UK, with additional manufacturing in Allentown, Pennsylvania. SPTS operates across 19 countries in Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and offers comprehensive service and spare parts support through a worldwide network of service centers and qualified local agents.

Job /Preferred Qualifications

This role puts you hands‑on with sophisticated cleanroom process and metrology tools that support R&D, product development, and customer demos at KLA! You’ll solve, maintain, and optimize equipment while partnering closely with engineers and facilities teams to keep tools running at peak performance. If you enjoy solving complex technical problems and want to work on technology that develops the future of semiconductors, this role is for you.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot process and metrology equipment in a cleanroom environment, including hardware repairs, leak checking, startups, and recovery from tool downs
• Perform, document, and lead preventive maintenance (PM), calibration, and refurbishment programs across tools, pumps, plasma systems, and subsystems
• Lead cleanroom operations and logistics, including tool support inventory, consumables, test wafers, cleanroom supplies, and wafer shipments
• Partner with facilities and site services (GWS/JLL) to support cleanroom certifications, HEPA maintenance, chiller support, upgrades, and facility repairs while improving tool availability
• Support R&D, demo, and product development activities, including process runs, thin‑film characterization, lifetime testing, prototype hardware validation, and characterization/qualification work
• Participate in operational planning activities, including OPEX/CAPEX budgeting and quarterly reforecasting

Required & Preferred Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or technical certification in Engineering Technology, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical experience or equivalent hands‑on experience
• Experience working with semiconductor, process, vacuum, plasma, or metrology equipment in a lab or cleanroom environment
• Strong hands‑on solving and mechanical proficiency
• Experience performing preventive maintenance, equipment repairs, and system startups
• Ability to follow detailed procedures, document work accurately, and maintain equipment logs
• Comfortable working in a cleanroom environment and adhering to safety and contamination‑control protocols

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with thin‑film processes, vacuum systems, plasma tools, or MVD equipment
• Familiarity with wafer handling, test wafers, and wafer logistics
• Experience supporting R&D, demo labs, or prototype development environments
• Basic understanding of equipment calibration programs and refurbishment processes
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work cross‑functionally with engineers, facilities, and operations teams

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a minimum of 4 - 6 years of related experience

Base Pay Range: $27.26 - $46.35 Per HourPrimary Location: USA-PA-Allentown-KLAKLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: 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.

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 talent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.

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