Technology Program Manager
KLA•Milpitas, CA
•$159,500 - $271,200•Onsite
About The Position
The Technology Program Manager will join a high-performing CTO team of technologists driving innovation in sensors, sources, and optics. The program manager will work closely with strategic suppliers in the design, development and manufacturing of advanced optical systems. The program manager will engage with KLA technologist at the architecture stage and provide technical guidance related to technology supplier selection, risk assessment and manufacturability.
Requirements
- PhD or MS in Physics, Optics, EE with a minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience.
- Technical expertise in at least 2 optics areas: design, coating, metrology, optomech, materials
- Collaborative with a strong technical foundation and effective communication skills
- Ability to travel up to 10% internationally
- Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 6 years
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with SEMI metrology or litho related companies
- Experience with Technology Supplier Management in Optics, Lasers or SEMI industry
- Knowledge of SEMI DUV/UV optics suppliers, coating equipment manufacturers
- Knowledge of Patent/IP portfolio and Development Agreements
- Knowledge of lasers, laser damage threshold and DUV degradation mechanisms.
- Understanding of photo-contamination control and cleanroom protocols
Responsibilities
- Develop supplier technology roadmap to enable KLA’s product roadmap
- Provide leadership and continuity of relationship with technology suppliers
- Be accountable for technology success from R&D to Production
- Drive collaboration between CTO, Engineering, and Operations teams
- Support technology prototyping, problem solving and risk mitigation
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life
- 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
- paid company holidays
- family care and bonding leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
