Spare Parts Test 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

The KLA Services team headquartered in Milpitas, CA is our service organization that consists of Service Sales and Marketing, Spares Supply Chain management, Field Operations, Engineering, Product Training, and Technical Support. The KLA Services organization partners with our field teams and customers in all business sectors to maintain the high performance and productivity of our products through a flexible portfolio of services. Our comprehensive services include: proactive management of tools to identify and improve performance; expertise in optics, image processing and motion control with worldwide service engineers, 24/7 technical support teams and knowledge management systems; and an extensive parts network to ensure worldwide availability of parts.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Build and qualify spare parts for the semiconductor industry.
Implement integration processes for multidisciplinary tools, including:
Optics
Computers
Electronics
Mechanics
Applications
Manage inventory and perform testing to verify spare parts’ quality and performance.
Debug and troubleshoot spare‑part performance issues; disqualify parts as needed based on requirements.
Collaborate with internal and external multidisciplinary teams to ensure on‑time shipment.
Interface with the Engineering Department to define packaging and packing processes.
Work in a clean‑room environment (approximately 20%).

Minimum Qualifications

Practical Engineer in Opto‑Mechanical or Electrical fields.
Strong “hands‑on” technical skills.
Broad technical system understanding and vision.
Prior experience — an advantage.
Proficiency in English.
Drive end‑to‑end shipment On‑Time Delivery (OTD) performance
Supplier disqualifications, RTV/scrap decisions (ISO‑compliant).
Respond to urgent global customer needs; prioritize critical deliveries.
Collaborate with internal and external multidisciplinary teams to ensure on‑time shipment.
Proven mechanical / manufacturing experience reading technical mechanical and electrical diagrams
Demonstrates strong communication –maintaining good working relationships with colleagues in your own and wider team
Demonstrate good attention to detail to allow maintaining high level of production standards and efficiency
Analytical skills with a logical approach to problem solving

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

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