Senior Manager, Semiconductor Applications & Metrology

KLA-Belgium; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 269,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(K)

ESPP

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

KLA in Milpitas, CA is seeking a Senior Manager of Semiconductor Applications Development Engineering to lead a team delivering advanced applications for metrology and inspection equipment. You will guide strategic directions, ensure customer success, and uphold technical excellence across projects.

Required: MS/PhD in a technical field, 10+ years in semiconductors, 5+ years in leadership, and strong data analysis skills (Python, MATLAB, JMP). Travel as needed; on-site role in Milpitas, CA.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Engineering, Physics, Material Science or related fields; excellent communication and leadership skills.
• 10+ years in semiconductor metrology, applications development, or related
• 5+ years in a leadership role leading technical teams

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of applications development engineers, providing guidance and performance management.
• Define and execute roadmaps aligned with product strategy and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with product management, R&D, and sales to translate customer needs into solutions.
• Oversee development, testing, and validation of new applications and methodologies.
• Drive customer engagements with technical presentations and support for critical issues.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering

Tools

JMP

Python

MATLAB

Job description

KLA in Milpitas, CA is seeking a Senior Manager of Semiconductor Applications Development Engineering to lead a team delivering advanced applications for metrology and inspection equipment. You will guide strategic directions, ensure customer success, and uphold technical excellence across projects.

Required: MS/PhD in a technical field, 10+ years in semiconductors, 5+ years in leadership, and strong data analysis skills (Python, MATLAB, JMP). Travel as needed; on-site role in Milpitas, CA.