KLA · 1 week ago
Technical Program/Project Manager (Software)
Milpitas, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$155K/yr - $263K/yr
6+ years expKLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. The Technical Program/Project Manager will drive the development of software for wafer inspection systems, coordinate with various teams, and engage with customers to gather requirements and support field deployment.
ElectronicsInformation TechnologyManufacturing
Responsibilities
Drive development of software for wafer inspection systems, coordinating across software, systems, algorithms, and applications teams
Collaborate with hardware and firmware teams to ensure seamless integration of software features into capital equipment platforms
Interface with Marketing and global customers to gather requirements, validate solutions, and support field deployment
Identify technical, schedule, and operational risks, implement mitigation strategies, and ensure alignment with business goals
Work with marketing, supply chain, manufacturing, and service teams to ensure readiness and scalability of solutions
Demonstrate business insight with clear understanding of value proposition, feature interdependencies, and business value
Demonostrate technical competency to ensure development plans are comprehensive to meet performance, reliability, cost, manufacturability, and serviceability goals
Qualification
Required
Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 6 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years
Program Leadership: Drive development of software for wafer inspection systems, coordinating across software, systems, algorithms, and applications teams
Product Integration: Collaborate with hardware and firmware teams to ensure seamless integration of software features into capital equipment platforms
Customer Engagement: Interface with Marketing and global customers to gather requirements, validate solutions, and support field deployment
Risk Management: Identify technical, schedule, and operational risks, implement mitigation strategies, and ensure alignment with business goals
Cross-Functional Coordination: Work with marketing, supply chain, manufacturing, and service teams to ensure readiness and scalability of solutions
Business Acumen: Demonstrate business insight with clear understanding of value proposition, feature interdependencies, and business value
Technical Breadth: Demonstrate technical competency to ensure development plans are comprehensive to meet performance, reliability, cost, manufacturability, and serviceability goals
Preferred
Software development experience with good software design exposure is desired
Experience with New Product Introduction or Product Development Experience from inception to delivery
Proven Technical Capability and Risk Management with deep understanding of business goals
Experience articulating the progress and impact through relevant key performance indicators
Familiarity with Agile, Iterative, and Waterfall development methodologies
Great team player with strong leadership, critical thinking, and effective communication
Enthusiastic communicator who successfully advocates for action and positive change
Creative problem solver with a proven track record of solving complex technical issues with urgency
Ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously
Experience in customer engagement, feedback analysis, and adoption strategy development desired
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
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
Paid company holidays
Family care and bonding leave
Company
KLA
Kla creates tools and services that promote innovation in the electronics industry.
10001+ employees
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