Quality Chemical Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 22, 2026. KLA Corporation scores A on the Alion truth index.
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.
- Responsible for qualification of all ECI products assuring successful process qualification of systems as per specifications.
- Review and validate all chemical packages and qualification data.
- Should data not pass qualification requirements escalate information decision to manager; create deviation report for approval.
- Follow qualification plans and pre and post procedures.
- Review, complete and verify documentation for chemical specifications; communicate revisions and changes.
- Coordinate at configuration stage to ensure system correctly configured based on specific chemistry requirements.
- Ensure all issues are NC properly and closed with solution and documentation is corrected.
- Understand all the systems processes and apply the relevant metrology concept and techniques.
- Independently troubleshoot the systems to complete the project in timely manner.
- Taking ownership of the systems and complete within the due date.
- Reviewing Data as per specifications, correcting Systems database for mismatches.
- Mixing chemicals using different volumes and multiple types of chemistry as per procedure.
- Performing all actions of job duties safely and maintain good housekeeping in working area and chemical mixing area.
- Travel 5-10% if required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Excellent interpersonal skills to ensure effective collaboration with other team members is crucial
- Possess ability to multi-task different projects/reports, work independently and focus on details.
- Experience in interpreting engineering diagrams for troubleshooting and identifying parts.
- Experience in different chemical analytical techniques: Voltammetry, HPLC, ICP, Titration, etc.
- Experience in chemical handling, interpreting SDS/MSDS and on job safety.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in related field with 0+ years of relevant 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: $60,400.00 - $88,600.00 Annually Primary Location: USA-NJ-Totowa-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.
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.
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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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