Sr. Technical Solutions Manager – Process Control & Yield Management Software & AI

About the role

KLA, a global leader in electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem, is looking for a Senior Technical Solutions Manager to drive the market strategy and growth of its Fault Detection and Classification (FDC), Virtual Metrology (VM) and AI-powered yield enhancement software solutions. This is a highly visible staff-level role at the forefront of semiconductor digital transformation, working across advanced fabs to help manufacturers use AI, machine learning, advanced analytics and factory intelligence to improve yield and optimize production.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term product marketing strategies for the FDC, VM and yield enhancement portfolio, and analyze semiconductor manufacturing trends, Industry 4.0 adoption and AI-driven process optimization opportunities.
• Define value propositions, product messaging and competitive differentiation, and create executive presentations, white papers, web content and launch materials.
• Engage directly with semiconductor manufacturers, foundries, IDMs, memory customers and OSATs, run Voice of Customer initiatives and represent KLA at industry events.
• Partner with Product Management, Engineering, Applications and Data Science to align product strategy, influence roadmaps and support packaging, pricing and commercial strategies.
• Support sales enablement, including training programs and competitive insights, and monitor adoption metrics and competitive activity.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Physics, Mathematics, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Business or a 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.
• Proven ability to translate technical capabilities into business value and to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Preferred: Master's, MBA or PhD; experience with foundries, memory manufacturers and logic fabs; knowledge of AI, ML, predictive analytics, digital twins or smart manufacturing; experience launching enterprise software or manufacturing intelligence solutions.

Required skills

• Familiarity with Fault Detection and Classification (FDC), Virtual Metrology (VM), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Advanced Process Control (APC) and yield management systems.
• Experience marketing or supporting software products and data-driven solutions.

What we offer

• Base pay range of $138,500 to $235,500 depending on role, level and location.
• Possible performance incentives 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.