Full-Time

Senior Facilities Engineer

KLA

KLA

10,001+ employees

High-precision semiconductor inspection and metrology tools

Compensation Overview

$121.5k - $206.6k/yr

+ Performance incentive programs + Employee stock purchase program + 401(k) company matching

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Milpitas, CA, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Facilities Operations (1)
Required Skills
HVAC
Forecasting
Plumbing

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Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Facilities Management, or equivalent experience in facility engineering in the semiconductor, high-tech, or data-center industry is required.
  • At least eight years of proven experience working in high-tech manufacturing is required.
  • Experience with tool installation projects, including permitting, environmental health and safety aspects, forecasting, and execution to timelines.
  • Solid technical knowledge of chemical delivery, power distribution, water purification, including reverse osmosis and ionized water, and heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems in cleanroom environments.
  • Familiarity with Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International standards and cleanroom classifications.
  • Knowledge of building, fire, safety, and cleanroom standards and codes.
  • A strong 6S approach to improving toolset performance.
Responsibilities
  • Manage day-to-day facilities operations and preventive maintenance for a production cleanroom facility, including active monitoring of cleanroom performance and scheduling and executing preventive maintenance for facility-related equipment within an integrated facilities management model.
  • Work directly with the chief engineer and stationary engineers.
  • Work with third-party contractors for facility equipment support, hazardous waste disposal, and incoming process-gas suppliers.
  • Collaborate with the environmental health and safety team to ensure the cleanroom facility complies with internal and local environmental safety standards, including annual regulatory audits and appropriate quality-assurance standards.
  • Coordinate and manage tool installation in the current facility to meet capacity needs.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and plumbing-related issues.
  • Monitor the building management system to ensure equipment operates within established limits and maximize uptime for the production facility.
  • Plan and coordinate infrastructure and equipment maintenance.
  • Coordinate and assist with repairs of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems as necessary.
  • Support the environmental health and safety team in meeting all safety and environmental standards.
  • Support the ramp-down of the current fabrication facility while transferring equipment to the new fabrication facility.
  • Provide after-hours support, including on-site emergency response team responses.
  • Initiate engineering change notices and develop standard operating procedures.

KLA provides process control and yield management solutions for semiconductor manufacturers, offering high-precision inspection tools, metrology systems, and computational analytics software to monitor production and detect defects. Its products inspect wafers, measure critical features, and analyze data to identify deviations, enabling adjustments that raise yields and improve device performance. KLA differentiates itself with an integrated hardware-software-services suite focused on defect detection and yield optimization, backed by long-term service contracts and licenses. The company aims to power global operations with 100% renewable electricity by 2030, with the goal of helping semiconductor makers achieve higher yields and more reliable production.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Milpitas, California

Founded

1975

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What believers are saying

  • Fiscal 2026 revenue reached $13.58 billion, with $3.77 billion free cash flow.
  • KLA returned $3.35 billion to shareholders and approved another $7 billion buyback.
  • AI infrastructure pushed Q1 fiscal 2027 revenue guidance to $4.0 billion.

What critics are saying

  • China delivered 30% of fiscal 2026 revenue, exposing KLA to export controls.
  • U.S. BIS restrictions already block certain China advanced-node shipments and service.
  • A broader China cutoff would remove nearly one-third of revenue and cripple growth.

What makes KLA unique

  • KLA controls 58% of process control, dominating semiconductor inspection and metrology.
  • Advanced packaging revenue targets rose from $635 million to $1 billion in 2026.
  • June 2026 backlog hit $12.57 billion, proving sticky demand across AI fabs.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Student Loan Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

18%

1 year growth

18%

2 year growth

18%
PR Newswire
Jul 28th, 2026
KLA reports Q4 revenue of $3.66B, forecasts Q1 revenue of $4B as AI infrastructure drives demand

KLA Corporation reported fourth quarter fiscal 2026 revenues of $3.66 billion, above the midpoint of guidance. GAAP diluted earnings per share came in at $1.04, whilst non-GAAP diluted EPS reached $1.05, both at the upper end of guidance. For the full fiscal year ended 30 June 2026, the semiconductor equipment manufacturer posted revenues of $13.58 billion and GAAP diluted EPS of $3.66. Operating cash flow for the year totalled $4.14 billion, with free cash flow of $3.77 billion. The company returned $3.35 billion to shareholders during fiscal 2026 through dividends and share repurchases. KLA completed a ten-for-one stock split on 11 June 2026. For the first quarter of fiscal 2027, KLA expects revenues of $4.0 billion, plus or minus $200 million, with non-GAAP diluted EPS projected at $1.16, plus or minus $0.10.

Yahoo Finance
Jul 27th, 2026
KLA stock pulled back 15% before earnings, but analysts see 9.4% upside

KLA is set to report quarterly earnings Tuesday after the bell, with analysts expecting 13.7% year-on-year revenue growth. The semiconductor equipment maker's shares closed at $210.52, down 15% over the past month but still up 16% over 90 days. The most popular valuation framework suggests KLA is 9.4% undervalued, placing fair value at $232.43 per share. That outlook assumes multiyear AI-driven wafer fabrication spending will remain durable, supported by government incentives and increasing process complexity. Estimates have been broadly reaffirmed over the past month, meaning this earnings report will serve as a check on whether KLA is meeting current expectations for the semiconductor equipment cycle. The valuation relies on continued revenue expansion, rising margins, and a premium earnings multiple through 2026. Risks include potential tariff pressure on margins, weaker China demand, and tighter export controls.

Yahoo Finance
Jul 14th, 2026
KLA Corporation leads with 41.7% margin while Covista and Matson underwhelm

KLA Corporation stands out as a profitable long-term investment, whilst Covista and Matson underwhelm, according to StockStory analysis. KLA Corporation, a leading supplier of semiconductor inspection equipment, demonstrated strong fundamentals with a 41.7% operating margin and 15.2% annual revenue growth over five years. Its 30.5% free cash flow margin provides flexibility for capital deployment. Covista, formerly DeVry Education Group, showed concerning signs with 15.2% annual sales growth below sector averages. Its free cash flow margin is expected to contract by 3.8 percentage points, whilst its 9% return on capital suggests difficulty finding profitable growth opportunities. Matson, an ocean transportation provider, posted disappointing 3.3% annual revenue growth over two years. Its free cash flow margin shrank by 13.2 percentage points over five years, indicating increasing capital consumption to maintain competitiveness.

Yahoo Finance
Jun 19th, 2026
KLA Corporation stock surges 109% in six months on strong financials and 40% operating margin

KLA Corporation, a leading supplier of semiconductor chip measurement and inspection equipment, has seen its stock price surge 109% over the past six months, reaching a new 52-week high of $260.62 per share. The company has demonstrated strong financial performance across multiple metrics. Its revenue grew at 15.2% annually over the past five years, outpacing the average semiconductor company. KLA Corporation has maintained elite profitability with an average operating margin of 40% over the last two years. The company's free cash flow margin averaged 30.5% over the past two years, ranking amongst the best in the semiconductor sector. Formed in 1997 through a merger of two semiconductor yield management companies, KLA Corporation continues to dominate its niche market with equipment essential for chip manufacturing quality control.

Yahoo Finance
Jun 8th, 2026
KLA beats Q3 expectations but stock drops 5% despite strong AI-driven semiconductor demand

KLA Corporation delivered strong Q3 FY26 earnings, beating revenue, earnings and gross margin expectations, yet shares fell over 5% as investors questioned near-term earnings conversion. The company holds 58% market share in process control and is benefiting from AI-driven manufacturing complexity, with advanced packaging expectations nearly doubling. However, KLA's 11% growth lagged behind peers like Lam Research, which grew 24%, highlighting sequencing risk as deposition and etch tools lead before inspection demand fully materialises. Non-GAAP gross margin of 62.2% is expected to decline to 61.75% due to DRAM costs, tariffs and mix effects. Trading at 37 times forward earnings, analysts suggest fair value around $1,780. The structural bull case remains intact, with KLA positioned as the "tax collector" of semiconductor manufacturing as complexity increases.