Engineering Project Manager; semiconductor/capital equipment
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering
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 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/Division
With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, chip makers 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 RAPID division is the world leading provider of reticle inspection solutions for the semiconductor industry. The company provides inspection solutions to both the mask shops and the semiconductor fabs to ensure that lithography yields are consistently high thus enabling cost-effective manufacturing.
Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
Responsibility and Scope
Lead engineering development projects for mask inspection products in RAPID division of KLA
Assess, evaluate risks, and drive projects forward with an eye for critical path
Communicate cross-functionally with a diverse team including engineering, marketing, manufacturing, and service to drive execution
Lead, encourage, empower, and influence team members to achieve excellence in engineering rigor, reliability, usability, and customer focus
Articulate and present execution plans for internal leadership as well as external customers
Identify bottlenecks and remove obstacles for the team to focus on value-add activities
Hold regular meetings between functional groups to ensure interdependencies are well understood and documented
Support roadmap development by detailing upcoming requirement changes and resources required
You will be a phenomenal fit for our team if you like:
To work with pioneering technology with meaningful impact on semiconductor industry
To work with passionate people with a diverse set of backgrounds
To build positive relationships, and develop new skills in a high-tech environment
To take on sophisticated and ambitious projects and succeed in the marketplace
Preferred Qualifications & Attributes
Advanced degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences
6+ years of industry experience in Engineering and/or Project Management of multidisciplinary products
Great teammate with strong leadership, critical thinking, communication and analytical skills
Curiosity and disposition towards learning fast beyond immediate knowledge span
Track record for leading teams through influence rather than direct reporting line
Experience in Capital Equipment sectors is a plus (e.g. Semiconductors, Medical Equipment, Robotics)
Experience with Project Management tools (MS Project, Wrike, Jira, etc)
PMP or Agile certification is a plus
Minimum Qualifications
Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 3 years;
Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 6 years;
Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years
Location:
USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA KLA'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.
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