KLA · 10 hours ago
Technical Program Manager (semiconductor/capital equipment)
Milpitas, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$180K/yr - $315K/yr
10+ years expKLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. The Technical Program Manager will drive development and integration of programs, managing both the technical team and the project to achieve program objectives.
ElectronicsInformation TechnologyManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Sivaram Bose
Responsibilities
Lead programs with cutting edge technology in optics, sensor, sources, and image acquisition and processing
Drive technical program development in semi-conductor capital equipment
Responsible for the product from proving business case to design, development, implementation, continuous improvement, and sustaining support
Identify and manage program and technical risks throughout the life cycle of the product. Establish and actively manage mitigation plans to reduce and retire risks
Drive technology prototyping, problem solving and risk retirement of in-house development and at vendors
Drive requirements for design improvements and customer focused features per defined timelines
System engineering and or engineering domain experience developing products
Collaborate across engineering, operations, service, marketing, and customer to create productive working relationships
Ensure programs objectives are delivered on schedule and within budget
Experience developing detailed project schedules, tracking, and monitoring milestones to ensure on-time release by holding functional engineering leaders accountable
Direct management and management through influence of a diverse team
Diverse audience communication and presentation skills with professional temperament in challenging situations
Continued improvement and enhancements of critical subsystems and components
Manage customer expectations working with cross disciplinary teams to ensure performance and reliability targets
Ability to manage seamlessly a portfolio of products and define priorities
Ability to identify and develop talent to create future leaders
Qualification
Required
10+ years of engineering experience in technical program manager role with both technical and business development responsibilities
Track record of delivering products on-schedule
Subject matter expertise in one or more areas - advanced sensors, optics, or sources
System level experience with broad understanding of component technologies
Ability to drive program schedules, COGS, value-based pricing, and market share
Innovative ways to create features that add value and optimize schedule while not impacting performance
Creative problem solver with a proven track record of solving complex technical issues
Understand and apply Systems Engineering principles in product development, sustaining, and improvements
Engineering expertise that is deep in at least one area and broad across other engineering disciplines
Ability to quickly learn new information
Strong technical leadership, strategic thinking, accountability, awareness of critical priorities, ability to manage ambiguity
Effective communication & presentation skills including C level
Resilience in handling challenging situations
Self-driven, hardworking, detail oriented, with a can-do attitude and a critical thinker
Ability to prioritize project demands, motivate, delegate, and empower cross-functional team
Experience in semiconductor manufacturing and a proven success and track record in leading multidisciplinary teams to successfully launch and/or manage transition of a capital equipment product
Work with Engineering organization to orient the team by addressing schedule, establishing priorities, and presenting changes through regular meetings
Work with the service and manufacturing organizations to establish and meet requirements for production ramping and lifetime maintenance
Own the optimization of ROI for the product
Work closely with Marketing & Sales teams, understand business opportunities, customer use cases, and market trends
Directly engage with customers along with Marketing & Sales teams, drive customer adoptions of tools and features/options
Provide guidance or help in roadmap, business, and market aspects for related products at KLA
Doctorate (Academic) and work experience of 5-10 years, Master's Level Degree and work experience of 10 years, Bachelor's Level Degree and work experience of 10-15 years
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
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
Paid company holidays
Family care and bonding leave
Company
KLA
Kla creates tools and services that promote innovation in the electronics industry.
10001+ employees
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