Quality Engineer

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

KLA has manufacturing sites across the globe, including Belgium, China, Germany, Israel, Singapore and Milpitas (CA). The Global Operations (GOPS) team, comprised of Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Installation, and Quality, is responsible for manufacturing our leading-edge technology. We partner with our world-wide supply base and our design engineering teams to bring new products to market. The GOPS team is continuously working to build our products Better, Faster, Cheaper.

Job Description

The Quality Engineer will handle customer complaints and lead investigations to identify and resolve issues. They will also define and enforce quality requirements for new product designs and manufacturing, working with multiple interfaces internally and externally, including suppliers and customers, and lead quality control and improvement plans. This role requires hands-on testing and analysis of parts and failures to identify root causes.

Key Responsibilities:

Handle customer complaints and lead investigations to identify and resolve issues.
Define and enforce quality requirements for product designs and manufacturing.
Collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers and customers.
Lead quality control and improvement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Hands-on Testing and Analysis: Independently test and analyze parts and failures to identify root causes.

Preferred Skills and Attributes:

Attention to detail.
Technical orientation.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Ability and motivation to learn and develop.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Minimum Qualifications

At least Practical Engineer in Electronics, Optics, or other Engineering or bachelor’s degree in quality
Relevant work experience in quality engineering.
Familiarity with technical quality standards.

We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer