Job Description

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 worlds leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrows 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 KLAs Global Products Group (GPG) which is responsible for creating all of KLAs 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 Surfscan group includes a team of engineers technology development apps engineers and product marketing focused on technology that enables wafer IC and equipment manufacturers to develop qualify and monitor their process tools. Defects and process non-uniformities detected on Surfscan equipment allow for early identification of yield excursions. The flagship Surfscan products include the SPx platforms for wafer surface quality and wafer defect inspection tools and systems for inspection of polished wafers epi wafers and engineered substrates during the wafer fabrication process.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the release of new and updated product designs into manufacturing by implementing Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) within ENOVIA PDM and SAP ERP ensuring accurate product structures BOMs and effectivity.
• Establish and maintain product configurations optimized for manufacturing execution procurement and service support.
• Partner closely with mechanical electrical optical and software engineering teams to collect review and validate all required design data procedures and supporting documentation prior to release.
• Serve as a central coordination point to ensure crossfunctional alignment and readiness for product release including Manufacturing Supply Chain Quality and Service teams.
• Support Manufacturing during production rampup by resolving release issues clarifying design intent and facilitating timely updates to documentation and systems.
• Manage release priorities workflows and schedules to meet program milestones and business commitments in a fastpaced multiproject environment.
• Communicate effectively across organizations demonstrating strong written and verbal communication skills relationship management and multicultural awareness.
• Drive continuous improvement in release processes documentation quality and crossfunctional collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline (Mechanical Electrical Manufacturing or related field) is required.
• Strong manufacturing engineering background with handson understanding of manufacturing assembly test and service challenges.
• Experience executing Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and managing product data in PLM and ERP systems (ENOVIA and SAP experience strongly preferred).
• Proven ability to work effectively with crossfunctional and globally distributed teams.
• Clear concise and professional communication skills both written and verbal.

Additional Information

• Travel requirement: less than 10%.

Minimum Qualifications

BS degree plus 8 years OR Masters degree plus 5 years OR Ph.D. degree plus 3 years of relevant experience and accomplishments.

Base Pay Range: $167400.00 - $284600.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA

KLAs 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

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Required Experience:

Manager

Job Tags

Minimum wage, Full time, Flexible hours

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