Manufacturing Technician

KLA•San Diego, CA

70d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Technician, you will be the 1st line of support for our Production team. You will work on assembling and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical and optical assemblies. You will interface with multiple departments (Quality, Engineering, Production, Sales), working together to tackle new challenges. In this position, you will recommend changes in documentation to enhance manufacturability and quality (instructions, checklist and troubleshooting guide). You will work directly with our Manufacturing Engineers on testing new processes and collecting data. You will be a key member of our continuous improvement program! You will also be responsible for return customer systems. You will perform the diagnosis and recommend repair actions as well as upgrades. You will be in direct contact with our Applications Engineers, evaluating what is the best option for our customers. As a Technician, you will be seen as the technical reference for our Production team. You will deliver trainings to small groups of Assemblers and Technicians. There will be lots of opportunities to collaborate with the engineering team on new product introduction, new tools qualification, new parts testing. You will help with executing a test plan, collect data and write a report.

Requirements

Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent certifications is highly desired.
1 or more years of manufacturing-related experience preferred, ideally with optics and electro-optics (as a Technician).
Equivalent experience may substitute for education.
Ability to work under frequently changing priorities and deadlines.
Keen awareness of the impact of work on other areas of the organization.
Attention to detail.
Strong communication skills (oral and written).
General computer skills and knowledge (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Teams).
Ability to operate and troubleshoot software-driven systems.
Ability to read and understand documents such as work instructions, Bill of Materials, schematics, and drawings.
Ability to analyze small sets of data and report problems through written and/or graphical format.
Ability to define problem statements, initiate root cause analysis, and propose containment/corrective actions.
Ability to use standard hand tools and electronic test equipment.
Knowledge of ESD practices.
Ability to maintain a clean work area.
Specific vision abilities required: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to lift 25 pounds.
Ability to wear applicable PPE including safety glasses, gloves, and safety shoes.
Ability to work under a hood.

Nice To Haves

Experience with optics and electro-optics as a Technician.

Responsibilities

Act as the 1st line of support for the Production team.
Assemble and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and optical assemblies.
Interface with Quality, Engineering, Production, and Sales departments.
Recommend changes to documentation to improve manufacturability and quality.
Work with Manufacturing Engineers on testing new processes and collecting data.
Participate in the continuous improvement program.
Diagnose and recommend repair actions and upgrades for returned customer systems.
Evaluate customer system options with Applications Engineers.
Serve as a technical reference for the Production team.
Deliver training to Assemblers and Technicians.
Collaborate with the engineering team on new product introduction, new tools qualification, and new parts testing.
Assist with executing test plans, collecting data, and writing reports.