Assembler

About the role

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.

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.

Join our manufacturing team and help build the advanced electronic, mechanical, and optical assemblies that power KLA-Filmetrics instruments. In this hands-on role, you'll follow documented instructions, complete assigned production work independently, troubleshoot basic issues, and ensure finished systems meet quality and shipment requirements.

Key Responsibilitie s

• Review assigned schedules, Work Orders, Sales Orders, and tasks in Click Up; verify materials and documentation before starting work.
• Build electronic, mechanical, and optical subassemblies, complete instruments, upgrades, and accessories using approved instructions and hand tools.
• Crimp, solder, assemble and install cables and harnesses; handle sensitive fibers and optical components; perform alignment and calibration as instructed.
• Follow all assembly documentation and obtain technician review or sign-off at required checkpoints.
• Perform basic mechanical, electrical, and optical troubleshooting; submit Production Tech Support and Non-Conformance requests when issues cannot be resolved.
• Accurately document material, build, alignment, technical, and work-instruction issues and track Work Order progress in Click Up.
• Adapt to changing priorities while maintaining quality, accuracy, schedule awareness, and an orderly work area.
• Collaborate with technicians, manufacturing engineers, inventory control, and team members; prepare completed products for review, certification, packaging, and shipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least four years of manufacturing assembly experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Ability to read and follow assembly documents, work instructions, and production requirements completely.
• Experience assembling mechanical, electrical, electronic, or optical components and using basic hand tools and computers.
• Basic mechanical and electrical knowledge with the ability to perform initial troubleshooting.
• Strong attention to detail, quality, communication, teamwork, reliability, and punctuality.
• Ability to work independently, seek support when needed, and manage changing priorities and deadlines.
• Knowledge of electrostatic discharge practices for sensitive components.
• Four to six years of relevant manufacturing or assembly experience.
• Experience with optics, electro-optics, optical alignment, calibration, soldering, crimping, cable harnesses, or electronic test equipment.
• Experience supporting multiple products, configurations, options, or upgrades.
• Familiarity with Click Up or similar production-tracking systems and with documenting troubleshooting, Non-Conformance issues, or work-instruction updates.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new products and contribute effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing team.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a minimum of 4 - 6 years of related experience

Total Rewards

Base Pay Range: $21.64 - $32.00 Per Hour Primary Location: USA-CA-San Diego-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.
• 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.