Sr. Technical Program Manager

KLA•Milpitas, CA

5d•Onsite

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. 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. First to deliver the best imaging and classification data for every defect or point on any layer at any time. EBeam’s mission encapsulates its role as the “eyes” of KLA’s product line, providing timely information on defects and critical locations on the wafer at the highest spatial resolution possible. Customers use EBeam products alongside KLA patterned and bare wafer inspectors to quickly understand the nature of defects and other imperfections on product wafers and take action to correct the manufacturing process.

Requirements

Experience leading complex, multi‑disciplinary system programs, integrating optics, electronics, precision motion, algorithms, and software.
Proven success leading teams in a matrixed organization, influencing across functions and seniority levels.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex technical and program concepts.
Demonstrated ability to operate in fast‑paced, ambiguous environments, balancing execution with strategic thinking.
Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 5 years; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 12 years

Nice To Haves

Willingness to travel up to 15% globally.

Responsibilities

Own end‑to‑end program execution across the full Product Lifecycle (PLC), including product definition, development, pilot, high‑volume manufacturing (HVM), and sustain.
Lead cross‑functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, service, installation, and marketing to deliver complex system programs on time and to performance targets.
Develop and maintain comprehensive program plans, defining scope, schedules, dependencies, resources, and risk mitigation strategies.
Drive technical and business trade‑off decisions, partnering closely with functional leadership to optimize system performance, cost, quality, and time‑to‑market.
Serve as the single point of accountability for program success, ensuring readiness across engineering, manufacturing, service, and field deployment.
Act as a technical and operational leader, providing insight, escalation management, and decision support to ensure high‑quality outcomes.
Engage directly with customers, building strong relationships, understanding requirements, and ensuring delivered solutions meet or exceed expectations.
Proactively identify, communicate, and mitigate risks, presenting clear recommendations and status to senior leadership.
Lead beta and field engagement activities, aligning internal teams and customers to support successful system qualification and rollout.
Translate business strategy and divisional priorities into executable programs and contribute to long‑term product roadmap planning.