Product Development Manager - Metrology Systems

KLA; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA is seeking a Product Development Manager in Ann Arbor, MI to lead a team of hardware systems engineers in developing the next generation of metrology tools. You will drive system-level design improvements, coordinate with service and manufacturing, and supervise cross-functional projects worldwide.

The role requires 10+ years in complex hardware development, strong leadership, and experience with advanced instrumentation and vacuum systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in related field; 6+ years of relevant experience with proven ability to lead including 2+ years of management experience
• Experience leading engineers through concept-to-release development
• Experience with electron beam based instruments such as scanning electron microscopes

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed requirement specifications from performance requirements using systems engineering methodology.
• Develop and implement innovative design improvements to currently released products as well as development of novel next generation products.
• Apply systems engineering principles to optimize critical systems-level instrument performance.
• Lead team to develop and test systems design improvements, spec validation, and implementation of solutions.
• Create material for cross-training and team’s skill advancement.
• Lead field customer concerns of sophisticated system performance problems, by providing written plans of action remotely or provide active technical leadership on-site at customer sites worldwide.
• Write high-level technical reports to communicate issues, analysis, technical assessments, system status, best-known-methods, and engineering recommendations.
• Design and drive multi-disciplinary experiments, write detailed test plans for systems testing.
• Interface closely with service, manufacturing and marketing teams to define and optimize system performance and resolve performance issues.
• Coordinate with outside vendors to develop and deliver sub-system products.
• Lead engineers to design, integrate and test engineering prototype systems.

Skills

People management

Systems engineering

Hardware development

Electron beam instruments

High vacuum systems

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics (M.S. preferred) or equivalent related discipline

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 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, 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, 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. Central Engineering is KLA's largest engineering organization comprised of 9 Centers-of-Excellence (CoE) in various disciplines applied across all product groups in the company. These CoE include Handling & Automation, Precision Motion Control, Sensors & Image Acquisition, Platform Design, and Packaging Engineering, among others. Talent includes over 500 engineers across global centers in Israel, China, India, and the US. Each CoE contributes not just talent and deliverables per discipline toward product programs, but also subject matter expertise, best practices, roadmaps, specialized facilities, apparatus, models, and analytics. These differentiate KLA not only in WHAT we do, but also in HOW we do it.

Job Description / Preferred Qualifications

KLA is looking for a Product Development Manager to support electron beam based metrology instruments developed in our engineering group in Ann Arbor. The manager will lead a group of hardware systems engineers driving complex instrument designs and is responsible for the development of the next generation of KLA metrology tools!

• Develop detailed requirement specifications from performance requirements using systems engineering methodology.
• Develop and implement innovative design improvements to currently released products as well as development of novel next generation products.
• Apply systems engineering principles to optimize critical systems-level instrument performance.
• Lead team to develop and test systems design improvements, spec validation, and implementation of solutions.
• Create material for cross-training and team’s skill advancement.
• Lead field customer concerns of sophisticated system performance problems, by providing written plans of action remotely or provide active technical leadership on-site at customer sites worldwide.
• Write high-level technical reports to communicate issues, analysis, technical assessments, system status, best-known-methods, and engineering recommendations.
• Design and drive multi-disciplinary experiments, write detailed test plans for systems testing.
• Interface closely with service, manufacturing and marketing teams to define and optimize system performance and resolve performance issues.
• Coordinate with outside vendors to develop and deliver sub-system products.
• Lead engineers to design, integrate and test engineering prototype systems.

Qualifications / Education Desired

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics (M.S. preferred) or equivalent related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience developing complex hardware/capital equipment (semiconductor tools, precision vacuum systems, opto-mechanical equipment, aerospace-grade mechanisms, or similar).
• People management experience leading engineers through concept-to-release development.
• Have a solid understanding of precision instruments, and control systems.
• Must have solid track record of problem solving.
• Experience with high vacuum systems.
• Experience with electron beam based instruments such as scanning electron microscopes.
• Have excellent oral and written communication, organizational and analytical skills.
• Previous experience with process control instrument systems for semiconductor industry is desired.
• Travel for training and for support of customers worldwide is required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in related field or equivalent combination of any relevant education and experience; 6+ years of relevant experience with proven ability to lead including 2+ years of management experience

Base Pay Range: $129,600.00 - $220,300.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-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.

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 [e-mail] or at [phone] to request accommodation.