Senior Manager - Technical Project Management (semiconductor/capital equipment)

KLA; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 196,000 - 333,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA in Milpitas, California is seeking a seasoned Technical Program Manager to own the Actinic EUV Mask Inspection product family lifecycle from concept to field acceptance. You will lead the waterfall POR planning process and govern multi-year plans while coordinating across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and quality teams.

You will manage a team of TPMs (as individual contributors), drive POR execution to meet committed milestones, and assemble PLC materials for Phase exits.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in hardware or semiconductor systems development.
• 3+ years of direct people management experience.
• Proven experience leading supplier-heavy and customer-visible programs.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-organizational influence skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the waterfall planning process to generate the multi-year POR for Actinic EUV Mask Inspection product family.
• Manage a team of Technical Project Managers supporting subsystems on POR generation.
• Drive the POR execution and reviews to ensure milestones are met across internal and external teams.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and services leadership to resolve POR execution issues.
• Assist the Program Manager in assembling PLC materials for PLC Phase exit.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Program management

People management

Education

BS in Engineering or related technical 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. 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 lithography yields are consistently high thus enabling cost-effective manufacturing.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

• Being a core member of the PLC (Product Lifecycle Committee) that owns the development of the company’s Actinic EUV Mask Inspection product family, this TPM manager will lead the waterfall planning process to generate the multi-year Plan of Record (POR) that will govern the full lifecycle of the product, from concept to field acceptance.
• Manage a team of Technical Project Managers (goal setting, performance reviews, coaching, development) who are individual contributors that support various subsystem teams on their POR generation
• Drive the POR execution and review process to ensure the committed deliverables and milestones by internal and external development teams are on track, performance-wise and cost-wise
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, corporate facility and services leadership to resolve POR execution issues
• Assist the Program Manager in assembling required presentation materials specified in the company’s PLC Workbook in preparation for PLC Phase exit

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related technical discipline
• 10+ years of experience in hardware or semiconductor systems development
• 3+ years of direct people management experience
• Proven experience leading supplier‑heavy and customer‑visible programs
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross‑organizational influence skills

Base Pay Range: $195,600.00 - $332,500.00 Annually

Primary 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.

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.