Associate Test Engineer, Analytical Instrumentation
About The Position
The Associate Test Engineer will work in KLA’s Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GCMS) laboratory, testing production components to verify they meet strict cleanliness standards. The role measures contamination at sub-parts-per-billion levels in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and supports the Global Operations team. The position is likely to be a day-shift role, with possible flexibility required for swing shift hours of 1:00 PM–10:00 PM. The engineer will operate and maintain analytical instruments, conduct sample testing and materials outgassing experiments, report results, and support laboratory operations and internal manufacturing customers.
Requirements
- Associate degree or equivalent vocational training.
- At least 3 years of relevant hands-on experience.
- Ability to work in a cleanroom environment and follow contamination-control protocols.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field.
- Hands-on experience operating, calibrating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing analytical instruments.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working with laboratory hardware, experimental setups, and test systems.
- Ability to read technical drawings, schematics, and specifications, and apply mathematics and precision measurement techniques to practical problems.
- Python experience with data processing, automation scripting, or scientific computing.
- SQL experience writing queries and working with relational databases.
- Data analysis and visualization experience using pandas, NumPy, matplotlib, or similar tools.
- Knowledge of REST APIs, HTTP services, or connecting laboratory systems to enterprise platforms.
- Experience with Microsoft Azure or Azure Functions, or willingness to learn.
- Interest in applying machine learning to analytical workflows, such as automated reporting, predictive maintenance, or anomaly detection.
Responsibilities
- Operate, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair GCMS instruments.
- Prepare samples, perform analytical testing, interpret results, and deliver accurate reports.
- Separate, identify, and quantify trace-level impurities and target compounds.
- Set up and conduct materials outgassing experiments, including developing procedures, collecting and analyzing data, and maintaining documentation.
- Partner with MDE chemists and build strong working relationships with internal manufacturing customers.
- Manage laboratory inventories, including reagents, gas cylinders, and consumables.
- Coordinate sampling-kit shipments to customer sites.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits.
- 401(k) with 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.
- Family care and bonding leave.
- Performance incentive programs may be available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
