Technical Project Manager
Company: KLA
Location: Milpitas
Posted on: May 3, 2025
Job Description:
Company OverviewKLA 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/DivisionWith 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. The
LS-SWIFT Division of KLA's Global Products Group provides patterned
wafer inspection systems for high-volume semiconductor
manufacturing. Its mission is to deliver market-leading cost of
ownership in defect detection for a broad range of applications in
the production of semiconductors. Customers from the foundry,
logic, memory, automotive, MEMS, advanced packaging and other
markets rely upon high-sample wafer inspection information
generated by LS-SWIFT products. LS (Laser Scanning) systems enable
cost-effective patterned wafer defect detection for the industry's
most sophisticated process technologies deployed in leading-edge
foundry, logic, DRAM, and NAND fabs. SWIFT (Simultaneous Wafer
Inspection at Fast Throughput) systems deliver all-wafer-surface
(frontside, backside, and edge) macro inspection that is critical
for automotive IC, MEMS, and advanced packaging processes as well
as foundry/logic and memory fabs. LS-SWIFT operates from a global
footprint that includes the US, Singapore, India and Germany, and
serves a worldwide customer base across Asia, Europe and North
America.Job Description/Preferred QualificationsKey
responsibilities:
- Lead the engineering product life cycle team. Define and drive
engineering decisions and new feature development while ensuring
the committed performance, cost, and schedule targets are met.
- Accountable for the resolution of engineering escalations from
manufacturing and the field. Ensure the team follows best practices
to systematically and permanently solve issues.
- Ensure feature development plans and testing are comprehensive
and optimized for performance, reliability, cost,
manufacturability, and serviceability.
- Adept at risk-based project management. Define and pursue
mitigation plans to manage and retire risks.
- Work with the service and manufacturing organizations to ensure
KPIs for production ramping and product maintenance are
maintained.
- Engage direct reports by sharing vision and business context,
establishing priorities, and navigating change with frequent
communication. Develop employees via thoughtful mentoring and
playing to strengths.Desired personal skills:
- Decisive leader who is comfortable making difficult decisions
and priority calls that keep the project on schedule.
- Enthusiastic communicator who successfully advocates for action
and positive change.
- Creative problem solver with a proven track record of solving
complex technical issues with proper urgency.
- Show genuine curiosity about the career goals of employees and
help to shape their future.Minimum Qualifications
- Doctorate (Academic) and at least 5 years of work experience,
Master's Level Degree and at least 8 years of work experience ,
Bachelor's Level Degree and at least 10 years of work
experience.
- Prior management experience of 3 or more engineers.Base Pay
Range: $163,000.00 - $277,100.00 AnnuallyPrimary 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.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. Please contact
us at or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.Be aware of
potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting
activity by persons that are currently posing as KLA employees. KLA
never asks for any financial compensation to be considered for an
interview, to become an employee, or for equipment. Further, KLA
does not work with any recruiters or third parties who charge such
fees either directly or on behalf of KLA. Please ensure that you
have searched for legitimate job postings. KLA follows a recruiting
process that involves multiple interviews in person or on video
conferencing with our hiring managers. If you are concerned that a
communication, an interview, an offer of employment, or that an
employee is not legitimate, please send an email to to confirm the
person you are communicating with is an employee. We take your
privacy very seriously and confidentially handle your
information.
Keywords: KLA, Milpitas , Technical Project Manager, Executive , Milpitas, California
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