Engineering Technician Jobs at KLA with Visa Sponsorship
Engineering Technician roles at KLA sit at the intersection of precision manufacturing and semiconductor equipment support, requiring hands-on technical expertise across installation, calibration, and troubleshooting. KLA has a consistent track record of sponsoring international talent for this function across multiple visa categories.
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KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.
Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
Optical Engineering Technician
Optical Engineering Technicians are core to KLA’s technology, while we do not currently have an opening, we are always building our Optical Engineering talent community, we are interested in learning about your background. Apply to this posting for Future Opportunities with KLA.
Optical Engineering Technician - NPI
Join the action! As a technician in the NPI (New Product Introduction) group, you will support our division's new product development process. This adventure starts with providing hands-on support during technology feasibility evaluations and continues through the release of new products into production and includes helping to resolve critical issues in manufacturing and the field. Along the way, you will partner with NPI and design engineers to build prototype assemblies and be responsible for providing critical feedback for product manufacturability, documentation completeness, and tooling functionality and ease-of-use. You will work closely with system-level technicians so that together you can build and qualify our next-generation product designs in preparation for transfer to production. Are you ready? Join us and experience an environment that supports teamwork, learning, and forward-thinking!
Key responsibilities:
- Build, align, and test opto-mechanical and mechanical assemblies for design validation, prototype testing, and engineering experiments.
- Repair assemblies that have failed on engineering systems or have been returned from the field.
- Provide assembly design feedback to NPI/design engineers.
- Generate redlines to improve assembly/align/test procedures, which will sometimes be in draft form.
- Help build and validate alignment or test fixtures.
- Manage material inventory in the work area (cleanroom lab).
- Perform lab audits for safety/regulatory compliance.
- May also install assemblies into the systems and perform system-level integration and calibration.
Skills and Proficiencies:
- Must understand and follow class 100 cleanroom protocols.
- Capable of following existing processes and procedures while also being able to properly build assemblies with training using only notes or draft procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to follow methodical troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques and make decisions based on data.
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Strong organizational skills for both your physical workspace as well as for your information (assembly data and task status).
- Motivated self-starter who is fast-learning and capable of working independently.
- Willingness to work extended hours, including weekends, during critical times.
- Relevant work experience building opto-mechanical assemblies or systems.
Minimum Qualifications
Technical School or Work experience of 3 years.
Base Pay Range:
$63,900.00 - $108,600.00
Primary Location:
USA-CA-Milpitas-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.
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 talent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.
Be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons that are currently posing as KLA employees. KLA never asks for any financial compensation to be considered for an interview, to become an employee, or for equipment. Further, KLA does not work with any recruiters or third parties who charge such fees either directly or on behalf of KLA. Please ensure that you have searched KLA’s Careers website for legitimate job postings. KLA follows a recruiting process that involves multiple interviews in person or on video conferencing with our hiring managers. If you are concerned that a communication, an interview, an offer of employment, or that an employee is not legitimate, please send an email to talent.acquisition@kla.com to confirm the person you are communicating with is an employee. We take your privacy very seriously and confidentially handle your information.
Company Overview
KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.
Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
Optical Engineering Technician
Optical Engineering Technicians are core to KLA’s technology, while we do not currently have an opening, we are always building our Optical Engineering talent community, we are interested in learning about your background. Apply to this posting for Future Opportunities with KLA.
Optical Engineering Technician - NPI
Join the action! As a technician in the NPI (New Product Introduction) group, you will support our division's new product development process. This adventure starts with providing hands-on support during technology feasibility evaluations and continues through the release of new products into production and includes helping to resolve critical issues in manufacturing and the field. Along the way, you will partner with NPI and design engineers to build prototype assemblies and be responsible for providing critical feedback for product manufacturability, documentation completeness, and tooling functionality and ease-of-use. You will work closely with system-level technicians so that together you can build and qualify our next-generation product designs in preparation for transfer to production. Are you ready? Join us and experience an environment that supports teamwork, learning, and forward-thinking!
Key responsibilities:
- Build, align, and test opto-mechanical and mechanical assemblies for design validation, prototype testing, and engineering experiments.
- Repair assemblies that have failed on engineering systems or have been returned from the field.
- Provide assembly design feedback to NPI/design engineers.
- Generate redlines to improve assembly/align/test procedures, which will sometimes be in draft form.
- Help build and validate alignment or test fixtures.
- Manage material inventory in the work area (cleanroom lab).
- Perform lab audits for safety/regulatory compliance.
- May also install assemblies into the systems and perform system-level integration and calibration.
Skills and Proficiencies:
- Must understand and follow class 100 cleanroom protocols.
- Capable of following existing processes and procedures while also being able to properly build assemblies with training using only notes or draft procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to follow methodical troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques and make decisions based on data.
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Strong organizational skills for both your physical workspace as well as for your information (assembly data and task status).
- Motivated self-starter who is fast-learning and capable of working independently.
- Willingness to work extended hours, including weekends, during critical times.
- Relevant work experience building opto-mechanical assemblies or systems.
Minimum Qualifications
Technical School or Work experience of 3 years.
Base Pay Range:
$63,900.00 - $108,600.00
Primary Location:
USA-CA-Milpitas-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.
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 talent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.
Be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons that are currently posing as KLA employees. KLA never asks for any financial compensation to be considered for an interview, to become an employee, or for equipment. Further, KLA does not work with any recruiters or third parties who charge such fees either directly or on behalf of KLA. Please ensure that you have searched KLA’s Careers website for legitimate job postings. KLA follows a recruiting process that involves multiple interviews in person or on video conferencing with our hiring managers. If you are concerned that a communication, an interview, an offer of employment, or that an employee is not legitimate, please send an email to talent.acquisition@kla.com to confirm the person you are communicating with is an employee. We take your privacy very seriously and confidentially handle your information.
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Align your credentials with KLA's requirements
KLA's Engineering Technician postings typically require an associate's or bachelor's degree in electronics, electrical engineering, or a related technical field. Confirm your foreign credentials are evaluated by a NACES-approved service before you apply.
Target KLA's semiconductor equipment divisions first
KLA hires Engineering Technicians primarily to support wafer inspection and process control equipment. Roles tied to these product lines tend to have the most active hiring cycles, so filtering by these business units improves your odds of landing an interview.
Use Migrate Mate to surface open Engineering Technician roles
Engineering Technician openings at KLA are spread across multiple U.S. sites and can open and close quickly. Use Migrate Mate to filter active roles by visa sponsorship eligibility so you're applying to positions that match your status.
Understand KLA's H-1B filing calendar when negotiating your start date
H-1B cap-subject petitions can only be filed for October 1 start dates. If you receive an offer outside the March registration window, discuss a start date that aligns with the next cap cycle or ask whether a cap-exempt filing applies to your situation.
Prepare for technical assessments covering KLA's core equipment domains
KLA's interview process for Engineering Technicians often includes hands-on or scenario-based assessments on topics like circuit diagnostics, vacuum systems, and electro-optical equipment. Reviewing these areas before your interview directly strengthens your candidacy for sponsorship-eligible roles.
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Find Engineering Technician at KLA JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does KLA sponsor H-1B visas for Engineering Technicians?
Yes, KLA sponsors H-1B visas for Engineering Technician roles. Because these are typically cap-subject petitions, your employer must register you in the USCIS H-1B lottery each March for an October 1 start date. If you're already in H-1B status with another employer, a transfer to KLA is possible outside that window.
Which visa types are commonly used for Engineering Technician roles at KLA?
KLA supports several visa categories for Engineering Technicians, including H-1B, TN (for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying technical occupations), F-1 OPT and CPT for students, J-1 for exchange visitors, and employment-based Green Card pathways including EB-2 and EB-3. The right category depends on your nationality, degree, and where you are in your career.
What qualifications does KLA expect for sponsored Engineering Technician positions?
KLA generally looks for an associate's or bachelor's degree in electronics, electrical engineering, mechatronics, or a closely related technical field. Hands-on experience with semiconductor equipment, precision measurement tools, or clean-room environments is a strong differentiator. For visa purposes, your degree must directly support the specialty occupation classification under USCIS guidelines.
How do I apply for Engineering Technician jobs at KLA?
You can find and apply for Engineering Technician roles at KLA through Migrate Mate, which filters openings by visa sponsorship eligibility so you're only seeing positions relevant to your immigration status. When applying, tailor your resume to highlight technical skills that match KLA's semiconductor equipment focus, and be upfront about your current visa status and work authorization timeline.
How do I plan my timeline for securing an Engineering Technician role at KLA with visa sponsorship?
If you need H-1B sponsorship, work backward from the March lottery registration window. Securing an offer by February gives KLA time to prepare your petition before the registration deadline. For OPT extensions or TN status, timelines are more flexible, but you should confirm your current authorization end date before starting negotiations to avoid gaps in employment eligibility.
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