New Product Introduction Manager

KLA • Milpitas, CA

2d

About The Position

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 Surfscan group includes a team of engineers, technology development, apps engineers and product marketing focused on technology that enables wafer, IC and equipment manufacturers to develop, qualify and monitor their process tools. Defects and process non-uniformities detected on Surfscan equipment allow for early identification of yield excursions. The flagship Surfscan products include the SPx platforms for wafer surface quality and wafer defect inspection tools and systems for inspection of polished wafers, epi wafers and engineered substrates during the wafer fabrication process.

Requirements

• Proficiency with MS Project, PowerPoint, JMP, Excel, and Word.
• Degree in engineering discipline is required.
• BS degree plus 8 years, OR Master's degree plus 5 years, OR Ph.D. degree plus 3 years of relevant experience and accomplishments.

Nice To Haves

• Certification project management to comply to: Semi S2, S8, S22 ; CE; Pneumatics spec EN983; IEC61010; ROHS; and EN 60825

Responsibilities

• Implement new design engineering packages through Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) in ENOVIA PDM and SAP ERP, establishing product structures optimized for manufacturing and procurement workflows.
• Demonstrate goal management and task prioritization skills to meet overall project schedules and milestones.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, with relationship management skills and multicultural awareness.
• Assemble and troubleshoot prototype electrical and opto‑mechanical test fixtures.
• Manage suppliers, including specification agreements, cost control, ramp readiness, quality assurance, and failure analysis.
• Facilitate shipping and packaging design for field‑replicable units.
• Apply design‑for‑manufacturability and remote manufacturability principles.
• Possess working knowledge of machining, sheet metal fabrication, and opto‑mechanical assembly manufacturing processes.
• Create work instructions and test procedures.
• Train manufacturing, installation/upgrade, and service personnel.
• Apply manufacturing quality practices and process controls.
• Utilize 3D CAD tools, including Solidworks and Pro/ENGINEER (Creo).

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees