Technical Program Manager

** 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 Film and Scatterometry Technology (FaST) Division provides industry leading metrology solutions for worldwide semiconductor IC manufacturers. The FaST Division portfolio of metrology products includes hardware and software solutions for optical film thickness, optical critical dimension (CD), composition, and resistivity measurement systems. These products are essential for the IC manufacturers as they provide critical metrology capabilities for the development and implementation of their advanced IC processes.

The FaST division is committed to support our customers to achieve performance entitlement of our solution and we effectively partner with our customers from their early research and development phase to the high volume in-line manufacturing implementation specific for their process needs. The division consists of a global team located in US, Israel, China, and India.
** Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
** We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven professional to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive project success.

Key responsibilities include:

* ** Project Planning & Execution
** Develop comprehensive project plans that define scope, timelines, budgets, and resource needs. Ensure alignment with divisional goals and strategic priorities.
* ** Risk Identification & Mitigation
** Proactively identify potential risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle. Implement effective mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions and safeguard deliverables.
* ** Cross-Functional Collaboration
** Partner with engineering, manufacturing, service, marketing, and other key stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution. Facilitate transparent communication across teams and provide regular updates to senior leadership on progress, risks, and mitigation efforts.
* ** Technical Leadership
** Act as a subject matter expert in semiconductor manufacturing processes and/or metrology. Offer technical guidance and support to project teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.
* ** Customer Engagement
** Build and nurture strong relationships with customers. Understand their needs and expectations to ensure project outcomes consistently meet or exceed requirements.
** 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

Base Pay Range: $ - $ Annually Primary

Location:

USA-CA-Milpitas-KLAKLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance…