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Infrastructure Automation Engineer (Terraform & CI/CD)

KLA
paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Michigan, Ann Arbor
1200 Woodridge Avenue (Show on map)
Apr 08, 2026
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. Group/Division With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, chipmakers around the globe rely on KLA to ensure that their fabs ramp next-generation devices to volume production quickly and cost-effectively. Enabling the movement towards advanced chip design, KLA's Global Products Group (GPG), which is responsible for creating all of KLA's metrology and inspection products, is looking for the best and the brightest research scientist, software engineers, application development engineers, and senior product technology process engineers. Central Engineering is KLA's largest engineering organization comprised of 9 Centers-of-Excellence (CoE) in various disciplines applied across all product groups in the company. These CoE include Handling & Automation, Precision Motion Control, Sensors & Image Acquisition, Platform Design, and Packaging Engineering, among others. Talent includes over 500 engineers across global centers in Israel, China, India, and the US. Each CoE contributes not just talent and deliverables per discipline toward product programs, but also subject matter expertise, best practices, roadmaps, specialized facilities, apparatus, models, and analytics. These differentiate KLA not only in WHAT we do, but also in HOW we do it. Job Description/Preferred Qualifications We are looking for an Infrastructure Automation Engineer to join our team and support the development and operation of our Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD automation platform. The primary focus is on Terraformbased infrastructure provisioning, CI/CD pipeline integration, and supporting standardized internal platforms across VM, Kubernetes, and HPCadjacent environments. You will work closely with senior engineers and contribute to a reusable; reliable platform used across multiple engineering teams. Key Responsibilities Infrastructure as Code (TerraformFocused) Develop, maintain, and update Terraform modules used to provision: Virtual machine-based environments Kubernetes infrastructure Supporting platform services (e.g., networking, identity, storage) Work within versioncontrolled repositories following established IaC standards Assist with module composition, variable management, and Terraform state usage Ensure infrastructure deployments are repeatable, auditable, and consistent CI/CD Platform Integration Support CI/CD pipelines that integrate infrastructure provisioning workflows Assist with embedding Terraform operations into pipelines such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions Troubleshoot pipeline and deployment failures related to: Terraform execution Environment configuration Dependency and service integration Platform Integration & Operations Assist with integrating infrastructure automation into internal platforms supporting: VM environments Kubernetes platforms Support onboarding of new development, build, and test environments Participate in operational tasks including: Environment updates Template refreshes Infrastructureascode hygiene and cleanup under senior guidance Collaboration & Learning Work alongside senior engineers to learn platform architecture, tooling standards, and automation best practices Collaborate with internal application and DevOps teams to understand infrastructure integration needs Contribute to internal documentation and knowledge sharing Required Qualifications Education in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience 1-3 years of handson experience in: Terraform (writing or modifying modules, variables, and state) CI/CD systems (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar) Experience working in Linux environments Familiarity with Gitbased workflows (pull requests, branching, code reviews) Ability to debug issues across scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure components Preferred / NicetoHave Skills Exposure to Ansible or similar configuration management tools Basic understanding of Kubernetes or containerized workloads Familiarity with enterprise tooling such as Artifactory, Vault, or service catalogs Minimum Qualifications Master's Level Degree and 0 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 2 years Base Pay Range: $83,000.00 - $141,100.00 Annually Primary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-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. 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