Engineering Project Manager

Company Overview

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.
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**Job Description**:
The ADE Engineering team is searching for a dynamic, creative, and hardworking individual to plan, lead and drive deliverables of engineering projects for our next generation wafer metrology system development.

As the project head, you must possess a strong sense of purpose and be driven to continually improve self, others, and the way of doing things.

Key Responsibilities:
- Create and actively manage the product development schedule to optimize performance, feature content, cost and schedule.- Collaborate with the program manager, engineering functions, service and manufacturing organizations to successfully transfer new products and meet requirements for production ramping.- Collaborate with the Supply Chain Management team to initiate and maintain productive working relationships with critical suppliers.- Orient the development team by adapting schedule, evaluating priorities, and communicating changes through regular meetings.- Develop employees via thoughtful mentoring and playing to strengths.

Desired personal skills:
- Decisive leader who is comfortable making difficult decisions and priority calls that keep the project on schedule.- Enthusiastic communicator who successfully advocates for action and positive change to handle and retire risks.- Creative problem solver with a consistent record of leading teams to systematically solve challenging technical issues.- Show genuine curiosity about the career goals of employees and help to shape their future.

**Requirements**:
- Doctorate or work experience of 6 years, master's Level Degree or work experience of 7 years, bachelor's Level Degree or work experience of 8 years.- 2 or more years of proven successful project management track record.- Experience with system engineering development of complex semiconductor metrology system, related sub-system including optomechanical, mechatronics, software, is highly desirable.- In-depth knowledge and experience with interferometry system, related modules including optics, laser, camera, sensors, is highly desirable.- Strong command of general physics, math and basic computational skills are also highly desirable.- About 5% global travel will be required.

Minimum Qualifications- Doctorate or work experience of 6 years, master's Level Degree or work experience of 7 years, bachelor's Level Degree or work experience of 8 years.
- 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._
- KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer_