Associate Test Engineer, GCMS

KLA • Milpitas, CA

6d • $28 - $47 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is likely to be filled as a day shift role , but flexibility for swing shift (1:00 PM – 10:00 PM) may be required. You will work inside the GCMS laboratory to quantify the cleanliness level of KLA equipment components. Key responsibilities include: Follow instructions from MDE chemists while proactively building strong relationships with internal customers. Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot GCMS instruments to ensure optimal performance. Prepare samples, calibrate instruments, test samples, and deliver accurate, timely results in a fast-paced environment. Separate, identify, and quantify impurities and target compounds. Set up and conduct materials outgassing and experimental work, including developing procedures, performing experiments, and maintaining detailed records. Manage laboratory inventories, including reagents, gas cylinders, and consumables. Clean, package, and ship sampling kits to customers for sample collection. Support flexible work schedules to accommodate manufacturing sample requirements.

Requirements

• Technical school or equivalent vocational training with at least 3 years of relevant work experience (AA degree or equivalent required).
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Materials Science.
• Experience working in an analytical chemistry laboratory.
• Ability to read complex technical drawings and apply mathematics, handbook formulas, and precision testing and measuring instruments.

Responsibilities

• Follow instructions from MDE chemists while proactively building strong relationships with internal customers.
• Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot GCMS instruments to ensure optimal performance.
• Prepare samples, calibrate instruments, test samples, and deliver accurate, timely results in a fast-paced environment.
• Separate, identify, and quantify impurities and target compounds.
• Set up and conduct materials outgassing and experimental work, including developing procedures, performing experiments, and maintaining detailed records.
• Manage laboratory inventories, including reagents, gas cylinders, and consumables.
• Clean, package, and ship sampling kits to customers for sample collection.
• Support flexible work schedules to accommodate manufacturing sample requirements.

Benefits

• KLA’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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees