The role focuses on leading New Product Introduction (NPI) and product validation within KLA's Global Products Group. The team is dedicated to developing advanced metrology and inspection products for the semiconductor industry. The position emphasizes customer engagement, technical escalations, and product strategy influence. The ideal candidate will drive applications support and develop a high-performing team of Applications Engineers.

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Optics, Semiconductor Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in the semiconductor equipment industry, semiconductor manufacturing, or related process technologies.
• Demonstrated expertise in reticle manufacturing, reticle inspection, lithography, process control, or optical inspection technologies.
• Proven experience leading Applications Engineering, Product Applications, Field Applications, Product Development, or related technical teams.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), including alpha and beta testing, product characterization, and customer qualifications.
• Track record of successfully driving customer evaluations, technical demonstrations, and product adoption programs for strategic customers.
• Experience managing complex customer escalations and leading cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Outstanding leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across global organizations.
• Experience developing and delivering technical training programs and establishing best practices, BKMs, and knowledge-sharing processes.

• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) and product validation efforts.
• Own applications support for new product development, including alpha and beta testing.
• Drive the development of Best Known Methods (BKMs), Applications Notes, and technical documentation.
• Lead customer evaluations and demonstrations for beta products and emerging technologies.
• Oversee critical customer and field escalations, ensuring timely resolution through effective collaboration.
• Collaborate with Product Marketing, Engineering, and Field Applications teams to identify customer requirements.
• Establish and drive worldwide Applications Engineering training programs.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Applications Engineers to achieve technical excellence.

• Employees at KLA are often offered competitive pay with bonuses, a 401(k) match, an employee stock purchase program, and financial perks like student-debt assistance, planning support, and group insurance discounts. Health and lifestyle benefits typically include medical/dental/vision, life and other voluntary coverages, paid time off and holidays, family leave, backup care, wellness rewards, gym discounts, and community-volunteering opportunities. Employees also get strong growth support through tuition reimbursement, KLA’s corporate learning center, education awards, and engineering certification programs.