Technology Program Manager (E)

KLA • Milpitas, CA

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About The Position

Technology Program Managers are core to KLA’s technology, while we do not currently have an opening, we are always building our Technology Program Managers talent community, we are interested in learning about your background. Apply to this posting for Future Opportunities with KLA. Job Responsibilities: The successful candidate will join a high-caliber team of technologists in the CTO group driving innovation in the areas of sensors, sources, and optics. The current job description entails working closely with strategic suppliers in the design, development and manufacturing of advanced optical systems. The candidate will engage with KLA technologist at the architecture stage and provide relevant technical input related to technology supplier selection, risk assessment and manufacturability. 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.

Requirements

• PhD or MS in Physics, Optics, EE with a minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience.
• Experience with Technology Supplier Management in Optics, Lasers or SEMI industry
• Knowledge of Patent/IP portfolio and Development Agreements
• Team player with a strong technical background and good communication skills
• Ability to travel up to 10% internationally
• PhD or MS in Optics, Physics, EE with a minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience.
• Experience with Technology Supplier Management in Optics, Lasers or SEMI industry

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of SEMI DUV/UV optics suppliers, coating equipment manufacturers
• Technical expertise in coatings including coating designs, coating processes, coating materials
• Knowledge of lasers, laser damage threshold and DUV degradation mechanisms.
• Understanding of photo-contamination control and cleanroom protocols

Responsibilities

• Work closely with strategic suppliers in the design, development and manufacturing of advanced optical systems.
• Engage with KLA technologist at the architecture stage and provide relevant technical input related to technology supplier selection, risk assessment and manufacturability.
• 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, 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
• family care and bonding leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree