KLA Corporation

KLA Corporation

Sr. Technical Solutions Manager – Process Control & Yield Management Advanced Software Solutions & AI (E)

Milpitas, CA · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$139k-$236kDetected 6 days ago
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About the role

  • The Technical Solutions Manager will serve as the market and business leader responsible for driving product positioning, go-to-market strategy, customer engagement, and portfolio growth for KLA's software solutions focused on:
  • Advanced Process Control (APC) integrations
  • This role requires a unique blend of semiconductor manufacturing expertise, software product marketing experience, business strategy, and data analytics knowledge.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute long-term product marketing strategies for KLA's FDC, Virtual Metrology, and Yield Enhancement software portfolio.
  • Develop product messaging, positioning frameworks, and competitive differentiation strategies.
  • Create executive-level presentations, customer-facing content, white papers, web content, customer success stories, and product launch materials.
  • Lead customer advisory discussions and participate in strategic account engagements.
  • Partner closely with Product Management, Engineering, Applications, and Data Science teams to align product strategy with customer requirements.
  • Support business case development for new product investments and market expansion opportunities.
  • Develop sales training programs and customer engagement materials.
  • Support strategic opportunities and executive-level customer presentations.
  • Monitor market performance, adoption metrics, and competitive activity to drive growth initiatives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Physics, Mathematics, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Business, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in product marketing, product management, semiconductor manufacturing, yield engineering, process control, manufacturing software, or related technical-commercial roles.
  • Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing operations and process control methodologies.
  • Experience marketing or supporting software products and data-driven solutions.
  • Proven ability to translate technical capabilities into business value propositions.
  • Familiarity with:
  • 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

Nice to have

  • Master's degree, MBA, or PhD in a technical discipline.
  • Experience with semiconductor foundries, memory manufacturers, logic fabs operations.
  • Experience with manufacturing data architectures, MES systems, APC ecosystems, and factory automation environments.
  • Familiarity with semiconductor process modules including lithography, etch, deposition, CMP, metrology, and inspection.
  • Experience launching enterprise software, SaaS platforms, or manufacturing intelligence solutions.
  • Key Competencies
  • Strategic & Business Leadership
  • Market Strategy Development

Compensation

  • $138,500.00 - $235,500.00
  • Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location.
  • The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting.
  • Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training.
  • We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable.
  • If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Benefits

  • Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed.
  • Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training.

Company info

  • The successful candidate will work closely with customers, product management, engineering, sales, and executive leadership to define market direction and accelerate adoption of AI-enabled manufacturing solutions.
  • Engage directly with semiconductor manufacturers, foundries, IDMs, memory customers, and OSATs to understand emerging manufacturing challenges.
  • We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable.

Equal opportunity

  • KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • Please contact us at talent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer.
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