Product Engineering Manager

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.

The KLA Services team headquartered in Milpitas, CA is our service organization that consists of Service Sales and Marketing, Spares Supply Chain management, Field Operations, Engineering, Product Training, and Technical Support. The KLA Services organization partners with our field teams and customers in all business sectors to maintain the high performance and productivity of our products through a flexible portfolio of services. Our comprehensive services include: proactive management of tools to identify and improve performance; expertise in optics, image processing and motion control with worldwide service engineers, 24/7 technical support teams and knowledge management systems; and an extensive parts network to ensure worldwide availability of parts.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

We are looking for a highly motivated self-driven individual with knowledge of engineering management discipline and people management skills. The successful candidate will work with and manage a multi-disciplinary team including Systems, Software, Mechanical, Optical and Electrical engineers to deliver results per project schedule and budget. Our products are complex and state-of-the-art, and we strive on constant improvements. The successful candidate will have to have not only general knowledge of engineering principles, but also have people management skills and be able to report to management of the project progress. The candidate should be proficient on risk management and drive the team to meet projects cost, budget, and schedule, while managing risk to the program.

The successful candidate will apply management skills and technical knowledge to manage the engineering team and deliver results. This requires collaboration and teamwork across different groups within the company. The candidate must be an individual contributor in their technical field. Must demonstrate perseverance and ability to work collaboratively within a team setting with individuals across different geographies and disciplines.

Minimum Qualifications

• PHD/Masters/
• More than 7 years similar experience in tech industry
• Minimum 2 years team management experience

We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

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