Technician Jobs at KLA with Visa Sponsorship
Technician roles at KLA sit at the heart of semiconductor equipment manufacturing, covering installation, calibration, and field support across advanced tools. KLA sponsors multiple visa categories for this function, making it a practical target if you're pursuing U.S. work authorization in a hands-on technical manufacturing career.
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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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Technician Jobs at KLA Jobs
Document hands-on equipment experience precisely
KLA evaluates Technicians on specific tool experience, not just general maintenance backgrounds. List exact equipment types, calibration procedures, and systems you've worked on. Vague descriptions like 'manufacturing support' won't stand out against candidates with documented semiconductor or electronics assembly experience.
Target KLA's field service and site roles
KLA hires Technicians for both internal manufacturing and customer-facing field support positions. Field service roles often require travel readiness, which affects your visa filing timeline. Clarify location requirements early so your employer can initiate the correct petition type without delays.
Confirm your visa type fits the role before applying
KLA sponsors H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, and Green Card pathways for Technician positions. If you're on OPT, verify your STEM extension eligibility before your initial OPT expires. USCIS requires the extension application to be filed while your current OPT authorization is still valid.
Find open Technician roles at KLA using Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to filter KLA's active Technician openings by visa type and location. This lets you identify which specific roles have active sponsorship and apply directly to positions that match your work authorization, rather than guessing from a general careers page.
Ask recruiters about PERM timing during the offer stage
If you're targeting a Green Card through KLA, PERM labor certification can take 12 to 18 months before USCIS even begins adjudicating the immigrant petition. Raise this timeline with your recruiter at the offer stage, not after you've started, so the process aligns with your current status.
Get credentials evaluated before the interview process
KLA often requires associate degrees or technical certifications for Technician roles. If your credentials were issued outside the U.S., get a foreign credential evaluation completed before you reach the interview stage. Waiting until after an offer delays the USCIS petition filing and can compress your start date.
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Find Technician at KLA JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does KLA sponsor H-1B visas for Technicians?
Yes, KLA sponsors H-1B visas for Technician roles. Because Technician positions are hands-on manufacturing and field support roles, the H-1B petition will need to establish that the position qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant technical field. Your recruiter can clarify whether the specific role you're applying for meets that threshold before you proceed.
Which visa types does KLA commonly use for Technician roles?
KLA supports several pathways for Technician positions, including H-1B, F-1 OPT and CPT, TN for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying technical occupations, and immigrant visa categories like EB-2 and EB-3 for Green Card sponsorship. The right category depends on your nationality, education level, and how the specific role is classified. TN and F-1 OPT tend to move faster than H-1B given the annual lottery.
What qualifications does KLA expect for sponsored Technician positions?
KLA typically looks for an associate degree or technical certification in electronics, mechanical engineering technology, or a related field, combined with hands-on experience servicing or calibrating advanced equipment. For semiconductor-adjacent roles, familiarity with cleanroom protocols or specific tool platforms is a practical advantage. Roles that require H-1B sponsorship generally need a bachelor's degree or a combination of education and documented work experience that USCIS recognizes as equivalent.
How do I apply for Technician jobs at KLA?
You can browse and apply for Technician roles at KLA through Migrate Mate, which filters open positions by visa sponsorship type so you can confirm sponsorship availability before applying. From there, applications typically move through an initial recruiter screen, a technical phone interview, and an in-person or practical assessment. Have your credential evaluations and work authorization documentation ready before the offer stage to avoid delays in petition filing.
How do I plan my timeline if I need H-1B sponsorship at KLA?
H-1B petitions are subject to an annual cap with a lottery that opens in March for an October 1 start date. If you're on F-1 OPT, your employer can file your H-1B while you're still authorized to work, and a cap-gap provision may extend your OPT through September 30 if your status expires before October 1. Starting the conversation with KLA's HR team at least six months before your current authorization expires gives you the most flexibility.
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