Quality Inspector - 1st Shift

To make electronics, you need chips, wafers, transistors, reticles, and... To make these, you must see, test and manufacture them at scale—faster and better than ever before. That's where KLA comes in. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional, you'll solve complex challenges, work alongside brilliant minds and help shape the future of technology.

Group/Division
KLA has manufacturing sites worldwide. The Global Operations (GOPS) team, comprised of Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Installation and Quality, builds our leading-edge technology. GOPS partners with KLA's global supply base and design engineering teams to develop new products, working continuously to build better, faster and more cost-efficient solutions.

What You'll Do

In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise.

The Quality Inspector is responsible for inspecting and testing semiconductor chemical metrology tools to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, customer specifications, and company quality standards. This role involves hands-on evaluation of complex electromechanical systems, including mechanical assemblies, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and microprocessor-based electrical controllers and wiring. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically skilled, and experienced in identifying defects, documenting results, and supporting continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

- Inspect, test, and evaluate incoming parts, subassemblies, and fully assembled semiconductor metrology tools.
- Identify mechanical defects including issues with pneumatic systems, hydraulics, fittings, valves, and mechanical assemblies.
- Inspect and troubleshoot electrical systems, including controllers, wiring harnesses, sensors, power supplies, and microprocessor-based control units.
- Verify compliance with engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and customer requirements.
- Use precision measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and rulers.
- Perform functional testing and verification of electrical and mechanical systems.
- Accept or reject materials and finished products based on inspection results.
- Clearly document inspection and test results; maintain accurate quality records and inspection reports.
- Quarantine and manage nonconforming materials in accordance with quality procedures.
- Communicate inspection findings and corrective actions with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams.
- Support supplier quality by managing incoming inspections, vendor quality communications, and returns.
- Track and report quality metrics including rejected material, failure trends, and vendor performance.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve product reliability, quality, and inspection efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Associate’s Degree (AS) in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field required.
- Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in Electrical Engineering or related discipline preferred.
- 2–4 years of hands-on inspection, testing, or quality experience in a manufacturing or equipment-build environment.
- Experience as an electrical technician, production assembler, test technician, or quality inspector strongly preferred.
- Strong ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
- Familiarity with pneumatic and hydraulic systems and their failure modes.
- Comfortable working around high‑value semiconductor or precision manufacturing equipment.
- Proficient with measurement tools and inspection documentation.
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving mindset, and clear communication skills.
- Enjoys hands-on technical work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Minimum Qualifications

2 years of related experience

About KLA

We provide advanced inspection tools, metrology systems, process solutions, and computational analytics that make electronics possible, tackling complex challenges. From electron and photon optics to machine learning and data analytics, we seek perfection at the most fundamental level of matter in the universe. If you want to make electronics that push industries forward and make the world a better place, join us.

Total Rewards
Base Pay Range: $23.03 - $34.00 Per Hour
Primary Location: USA-NJ-Totowa-KLA

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.

Use of AI Statement

At KLA, our interviews seek to understand your individual skills, problem-solving approach and authentic thinking. To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation, the use of AI, recording tools or other technologies to generate, suggest or provide responses during interviews—whether virtual or in person—is not permitted unless explicitly approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation or invited by the interviewer. Use of these tools may interfere with our ability to evaluate your individual qualifications and affect your candidacy. KLA is committed to advancing innovation through responsible AI, and we value candidates who share this mindset.

Equal Opportunity Statement

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at  [email protected] or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.

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