KLA wraps up phase 1 construction of new Singapore semiconductor plant

The facility will create 400 new jobs in Singapore.

US-based semiconductor company KLA has completed the Phase 1 construction of its new manufacturing facility in Singapore.

The facility spans 200,000 sq ft with a 46,000-sq ft Class 100 cleanroom and a 12,000-sq ft Class 10K cleanroom.

The expansion will bring an estimated 400 new employees to KLA’s local workforce.

The expansion is part of KLA’s US$200m investment to grow its presence in Singapore, which currently serves as its key manufacturing and engineering hub.

Phase 2 of the construction shall begin soon and is projected to be completed by 2026. It will bring the total facility capacity to 420,000 sq ft, expanding cleanroom space and local research and development (R&D) facilities.