{"id":1155565,"url":"https://alion.io/job/kla-corporation-corporate-investigator","title":"Corporate Investigator","company":{"id":2407,"name":"KLA Corporation","domain":"kla.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/kla","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":90,"open_postings":94,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.383,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":54,"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Operations","role_family":"Operations","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"explicit","locations":["Milpitas, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":101500,"max":148900,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":148900},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":true,"technologies":[{"name":"ChatGPT","optional":true},{"name":"Copilot","optional":true},{"name":"Machine Learning","optional":true},{"name":"Power BI","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-23T21:23:55Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-23","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T06:28:02Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"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.\nGroup/Division\nThe Legal Compliance Organization (LCO) provides legal guidance to further KLA’s strategic objectives and protect and preserve the company's legal, ethical and financial integrity and reputation. Drawing on expertise in corporate law, commercial law, employment law, ethics and compliance, and intellectual property, the LCO offers strategic legal counsel that is informed by a clear understanding of the company’s business objectives and knowledge of the laws and regulations relevant to the business worldwide.What You'll Do\nIn this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise.\nThe Corporate Investigator will be a member of KLA's Legal & Compliance Organization and will report to the Director of Corporate Investigations. The Corporate Investigator will be responsible for investigating allegations involving potential violations of KLA's policies, values, Code of Conduct, and applicable laws and regulations. The Corporate Investigator will conduct fair, impartial, and thorough investigations, including interviews, document review and analysis, collaboration with outside counsel and investigative service providers, preparation of investigative reports and recommendations, and presentation of findings to stakeholders throughout the organization. The successful candidate must demonstrate the highest levels of integrity, professionalism, objectivity, and sound judgment. The Investigator must be able to manage multiple investigations simultaneously, communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, and address sensitive issues in a professional and impartial manner.\nPrimary Responsibilities\nServe as a full-time investigator responsible for investigating allegations involving potential violations of KLA's policies, values, Code of Conduct, or applicable laws and regulations.\nConduct investigations involving fraud, intellectual property theft, insider risk activity, anti-bribery and corruption, conflicts of interest, privacy concerns, cybersecurity-related matters, workplace misconduct, retaliation, discrimination, harassment, whistleblower allegations, and other ethics and compliance concerns.\nInitiate and complete all phases of investigations, including intake assessment, investigative planning, fact gathering, evidence analysis, root cause identification, report writing, recommendations, and presentation of findings.\nConduct complainant, witness, and subject interviews and evaluate information to make reasoned, objective, and defensible investigative findings.\nCollaborate with outside counsel, digital forensic firms, investigation vendors, eDiscovery providers, and other third-party service providers in support of investigations.\nLead and coordinate document reviews, including the collection, review, analysis, and preservation of electronic and physical evidence.\nPrepare clear, concise, and defensible investigative reports, executive summaries, briefing materials, and presentations.\nPartner with Legal, Compliance, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Cybersecurity, Corporate Audit, and business stakeholders globally to support investigations and related initiatives.\nSupport the continuous improvement of KLA's investigations program, including investigative procedures, case management systems, reporting, metrics, training, and program governance.\nConduct training and awareness sessions regarding KLA's investigation process, reporting channels, whistleblower protections, and the importance of raising concerns.\nSupport the Legal & Compliance Organization on additional projects, strategic initiatives, and special assignments as needed.\nPreferred Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, Employee Relations, Compliance, or a related field.\nCertified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification or equivalent investigative certification preferred.\nFive to seven years of experience conducting internal investigations in a corporate, compliance, legal, regulatory, government, law enforcement, consulting, or law firm environment.\nExperience conducting investigative fieldwork, including interviews, evidence gathering, investigative analysis, credibility assessments, and report writing.\nExperience managing document reviews and analyzing large volumes of information, electronic evidence, and investigative records.\nExperience working with outside counsel, forensic consultants, eDiscovery providers, and other external investigation partners.\nStrong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work effectively across functions, regions, cultures, and levels of the organization.\nStrong critical thinking, analytical, interviewing, and problem-solving skills.\nExcellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.\nAbility to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and independently manage sensitive and complex matters.\nSelf-motivated and able to balance legal, compliance, investigative, and business considerations.\nDemonstrated commitment to integrity, objectivity, professionalism, and ethical decision-making.\nAbility and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed, up to approximately 25%.\nExperience working in a global organization and conducting investigations across multiple regions and jurisdictions.\nExperience conducting complex investigations across ethics, compliance, fraud, cybersecurity, insider risk, whistleblower, and workplace misconduct matters.\nKnowledge of global compliance, anti-corruption, data privacy, and whistleblower protection frameworks.\nExperience utilizing eDiscovery, case management, document review, data analytics, digital forensic, or AI-enabled investigative platforms.\nFamiliarity with investigative technologies such as Relativity, Microsoft Purview, or similar platforms.\nExperience preparing investigative reports and presenting findings and recommendations to Legal, Compliance, Human Resources, Audit, and business stakeholders.\nExperience supporting monitoring, trend analysis, risk identification, and root cause analysis efforts related to investigations.\nFluency in English; additional language capabilities are a plus.\nWorking knowledge of AI tools and technologies (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Power BI AI capabilities, workflow automation tools) and the ability to leverage such tools responsibly to improve operational effectiveness.\nMinimum Qualifications\nDoctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years\nAbout KLA\nWe 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.\nTotal Rewards\nBase Pay Range: $101,500.00 - $148,900.00 Annually\nPrimary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLAKLA’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.\nInterns 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.\nUse of AI Statement\nAt 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.\nEqual Opportunity Statement\nKLA 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  or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.\nFor additional information, view the US Know Your Rights poster on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website.","description_format":"text","description_chars":9999,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":5,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[{"language":"English","level":"Advanced (C1)","optional":true}]},"benefits":["Growth opportunities"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Science & Engineering","Chemical Engineering","Information Security","Semiconductor Equipment"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-23T21:23:55Z"}],"liveness":{"score":90,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.903,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":54,"reasons":["conf:2","velocity","win:early","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":148900,"is_top_pay":true},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/kla-corporation-corporate-investigator","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/kla-corporation-corporate-investigator.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-24T07:34:50Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers"}}