Systems Engineering Manager, Metrology Product Development

About the role

KLA is looking for a Systems Engineering Manager to support electron beam-based metrology instruments developed in its engineering group in Ann Arbor. The manager leads a group of hardware systems engineers driving complex instrument designs and is responsible for developing the next generation of KLA metrology tools. The role works with multi-functional internal teams, division management and external partners and customers.

Key responsibilities

• Develop detailed requirement specifications from performance requirements using systems engineering methodology.
• Develop and implement design improvements to current products and develop novel next-generation products.
• Apply systems engineering principles to optimize critical systems-level instrument performance.
• Lead the team in developing and testing design improvements, spec validation and solution implementation.
• Create material for cross-training and team skill advancement.
• Lead field customer concerns on sophisticated system performance problems, either with written plans of action remotely or with active technical leadership on site worldwide.
• Write high-level technical reports on issues, analysis, assessments, system status, best-known methods and engineering recommendations.
• Design and drive multi-disciplinary experiments and write detailed test plans for systems testing.
• Work with service, manufacturing and marketing teams to define and optimize system performance and resolve issues.
• Coordinate with outside vendors on sub-system products and lead engineers in designing, integrating and testing prototype systems.

Required profile

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or an equivalent discipline (M.S. preferred).
• 10+ years developing complex hardware or capital equipment (semiconductor tools, precision vacuum systems, opto-mechanical equipment, aerospace-grade mechanisms or similar).
• Experience leading engineers through concept-to-release development and people management.
• Solid understanding of precision instruments and control systems, and a strong track record of problem solving.
• Excellent oral and written communication, organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to travel up to 15% for training and customer support worldwide.

Required skills

• Experience with high vacuum systems.
• Experience with electron beam instruments such as scanning electron microscopes.
• Previous experience with process control instrument systems for the semiconductor industry is desired.

What we offer

• Base pay range of $129,600 to $220,300 annually.
• Possible performance incentive programs and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching, ESPP, tuition reimbursement, EAP, paid time off and family care leave.