Sr. Manager of Applications Development Engineering

KLA; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 314,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase program

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Paid time off

Job summary

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics serving the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. This role seeks a senior technologist to lead metrology initiatives within the FaST division, guiding investigations and collaborating with customers and internal teams.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in semiconductor metrology, strong leadership, and proven ability to drive projects across organizations. Competitive compensation is offered in a comprehensive rewards package, in Milpitas, CA.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science or related fields; 8+ years in semiconductor metrology or related roles.
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Experience leading technical engineering or applications teams and driving cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex technical investigations across multiple organizations.
• Engage with customers, management, and cross-functional teams to present findings.
• Drive projects from conception to implementation in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Semiconductor metrology

Optical metrology

Scatterometry

Leadership

Customer engagement

Project management

Education

MS or PhD in Engineering/Physics/Materials Science

Tools

Computational modeling

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 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

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in semiconductor process technology, metrology, optics, or related fields.
• Proven leadership experience managing technical engineering or applications teams.
• Experience with semiconductor process control, optical metrology, thin-film measurements, scatterometry, or critical dimension metrology.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to lead complex technical investigations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with customers, management, and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to drive projects across multiple organizations and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidate must haveMS, or PHD in Engineering, Physics, Material Science or related fields with at least 8 years experience in semiconductor metrology related job. Computational modeling knowledge and IC processing/Semiconductor equipment understanding are a plus. Must have excellent communication, organizational, analytical, leadership, and interpersonal skill.

Base Pay Range: $179,600.00 - $314,300.00 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.