Senior Director - Strategic Marketing (Surfscan Group Portfolio)

Strategic Marketing Leader For Surfscan Portfolio

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. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. 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.

The Global Products Group (GPG), which is responsible for creating all of KLA's metrology and inspection products, is looking for the best and the brightest research scientist, software engineers, application development engineers, and senior product technology process engineers. The Surfscan group includes a team of engineers, technology development, apps engineers and product marketing focused on technology that enables wafer, IC and equipment manufacturers to develop, qualify and monitor their process tools. Defects and process non-uniformities detected on Surfscan equipment allow for early identification of yield excursions. The flagship Surfscan products include the SPx platforms for wafer surface quality and wafer defect inspection tools and systems for inspection of polished wafers, epi wafers and engineered substrates during the wafer fabrication process.

Job Description / Preferred Qualifications

Summary KLA is seeking a visionary and results-driven executive to lead Strategic Marketing for the Surfscan portfolio-one of KLA's most critical product groups in inspection and metrology. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of semiconductor process control and position the successful candidate for potential advancement into a Business Unit Manager role. The Surfscan group encompasses a diverse and innovative set of technologies including :

• Unpatterned Wafer Inspection Industry-leading platforms such as the SPx series for surface defect detection and quality assurance.
• Shape Metrology Advanced solutions for measuring wafer shape across both patterned and unpatterned substrates.
• Chemical Metrology Precision tools for monitoring and controlling electroplating, etch, and clean chemistries.
• Specialty Instruments Inspection and metrology systems tailored for niche substrates and benchtop applications in industrial and academic settings.

The group is powered by a multidisciplinary team of physicists, chemists, engineers, data scientists, and business professionals, all working together to deliver breakthrough solutions to the semiconductor ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities The Head of Strategic Marketing will serve as a critical thought leader and business driver, responsible for :

Ideal Candidate Profile The successful candidate will bring :

This role is ideal for a strategic leader who thrives at the intersection of technology, business, and customer impact-and who aspires to broader general product portfolio management responsibilities in the future.

Minimum Qualifications

Base Pay Range : $0.00 - $0.00

Primary Location : USA-CA-Milpitas

KLA's total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to : medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. 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.

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at talent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.