Company Overview
The SPTS division of KLA, designs, manufactures and markets wafer processing solutions for the global semiconductor and related industries. SPTS provides industry leading etch and deposition process technologies on a range of single wafer handling platforms. End‑market applications include micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), advanced packaging, LED, high speed RF device IC’s and power semiconductors. SPTS is part of KLA Corporation which develops industry‑leading equipment and services that enable innovation throughout the electronics industry. We provide advanced process control and process‑enabling solutions for manufacturing wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. In close collaboration with leading customers across the globe, our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem‑solvers design solutions that move the world forward.
Group/Division
The KLA Services team headquartered in Milpitas, CA is our service organization that consists of Service Sales and Marketing, Spares Supply Chain management, Field Operations, Engineering, Product Training, and Technical Support. The KLA Services organization partners with our field teams and customers in all business sectors to maintain the high performance and productivity of our products through a flexible portfolio of services. Our comprehensive services include: proactive management of tools to identify and improve performance; expertise in optics, image processing and motion control with worldwide service engineers, 24/7 technical support teams and knowledge management systems; and an extensive parts network to ensure worldwide availability of parts.
Job Description / Preferred Qualifications
Directs, designs and implements a comprehensive product management strategy. Functions as the central resource with design, manufacturing, quality and test, and marketing as the product(s) move to completion and distribution. Advises those involved in the design, modification, and evaluation of all phases of a specific product or group of products from product definition through production and release (i.e. Product Lifecycle Management). Ensures that products shipped meet specifications and quality goals. Formulates and drives long‑term plans for cost/profit control. Promotes use of new technologies and industry‑leading trends to product management activities. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. Employees matched to this job have responsibility for overall product(s) and for people management Supervision.
Leads activities of two or more sections or departments through subordinate managers who exercise full supervision in terms of costs, methods, and staffing. In some instances this manager may be responsible for running staff function and may not have subordinate managers.
Scope
Establishes operational objectives and work plans, and delegates assignments to subordinate managers. Senior management reviews objectives to resolve success of operation. Involved in developing, modifying and implementing company policies that affect immediate operations and may also have company‑wide effect.
Job complexity
Works on issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in‑depth knowledge of organisational objectives, as well as an understanding of company “politics.” Implements strategic policies when selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for acquiring results. Establishes and assures alignment to budgets, schedules, work plans and performance requirements.
Discretion
Erroneous decisions will result in critical delay(s) in schedules and/or unit operations, and may jeopardise overall business activities.
Interaction
Regularly interacts with senior management or executive levels on matters concerning several functional areas, divisions, and/or customers. Requires the ability to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance from, others in critical situations, without damage to the relationship.
Skills and Qualifications
* BSc degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Science or Technical field. M.Sc/MBA – is an advantage.
* In depth understanding of semiconductor process and interaction within semiconductor production FAB.
* Significant experience in a semiconductor/capital equipment environment.
* Strong communication and presentation skills.
* Prepared to travel about 15% of time to our customers all over the world!
KLA's benefits package includes:
Annual leave starting at 25 days (plus bank holidays), contributory pension scheme, cash health plan, car allowance, cycle to work scheme, global bonus plan, share scheme, rewards scheme, life assurance.
Minimum Qualifications
BSc degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Science or Technical field. M.Sc/MBA – is an advantage.
We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.
Equal Opportunity Employer
KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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