Technical Supplier Engagement Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

KLA is seeking a senior-level systems engineer/product development professional to lead multidisciplinary teams in Ann Arbor, MI. The role emphasizes supplier engagement, technology roadmaps, and cross-functional collaboration across global teams.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in systems engineering or related fields, with strong communication and negotiation skills. Competitive benefits and career growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Systems Engineering, Product Development, Supplier Engineering, Technical Program Management, or related field.
• Experience working with external suppliers on complex technical products or subsystems.
• Strong technical understanding of multidisciplinary systems including mechanical, optical, electrical, electromechanical, software, or semiconductor equipment technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional and globally distributed teams.
• Manage supplier selection, technical sourcing, and new product introduction processes.
• Develop and manage technology roadmaps and long-term supplier relationships.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project success.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Product Development

Supplier Engineering

Technical Program Management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Physics/Materials Science/related technical discipline

Master's degree in Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Company OverviewKLA 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/DivisionWith 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 LS-SWIFT Division of KLA’s Global Products Group provides patterned wafer inspection systems for high-volume semiconductor manufacturing. Its mission is to deliver market-leading cost of ownership in defect detection for a broad range of applications in the production of semiconductors. Customers from the foundry, logic, memory, automotive, MEMS, advanced packaging and other markets rely upon high-sample wafer inspection information generated by LS-SWIFT products. LS (Laser Scanning) systems enable cost-effective patterned wafer defect detection for the industry’s most sophisticated process technologies deployed in leading-edge foundry, logic, DRAM, and NAND fabs. SWIFT (Simultaneous Wafer Inspection at Fast Throughput) systems deliver all-wafer-surface (frontside, backside, and edge) macro inspection that is critical for automotive IC, MEMS, and advanced packaging processes as well as foundry/logic and memory fabs. LS-SWIFT operates from a global footprint that includes the US, Singapore, India and Germany, and serves a worldwide customer base across Asia, Europe and North America.Job Description/Preferred QualificationsMaster's degree in Engineering or related discipline.Semiconductor capital equipment industry experience.Experience with PLC/NPI processes.Knowledge of supplier development, strategic sourcing, and technology partnerships.Experience managing technology roadmaps and long-term supplier relationships.Familiarity with intellectual property agreements, joint development programs, and technology licensing.Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related technical discipline.8+ years of experience in Systems Engineering, Product Development, Supplier Engineering, Technical Program Management, or related field.Experience working with external suppliers on complex technical products or subsystems.Strong technical understanding of multidisciplinary systems including mechanical, optical, electrical, electromechanical, software, or semiconductor equipment technologies.Proven ability to lead cross-functional and globally distributed teams.Experience with supplier selection, technical sourcing, and new product introduction processes.Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.Base Pay Range: $129,600.00 - $220,300.00 AnnuallyPrimary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLAKLA’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. 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