KLA Corporation

Applications Development Manager

KLA Corporation
Equipment EngineeringSingapore, SingaporeOnsitePosted 2 weeks ago

About the role

AI summarised

Lead and manage a global team of applications engineers, driving worldwide customer technical support activities, influencing product roadmaps through cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring successful adoption of new products within the semiconductor industry.

EquipmentOnsite

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a global team of applications engineers, overseeing resource allocation and worldwide customer technical support activities.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional internal stakeholders (Marketing, Engineering, Algorithm, Software, Manufacturing) to drive product roadmaps based on Voice of Applications.
  • Plan, execute, and oversee PLC phases, focusing on applications characterization requirements and continuous solution improvement.
  • Partner with field business units to translate customer needs into technical requirements and align applications strategy with organizational goals.
  • Drive adoption of new products by developing use cases, conducting customer workshops, and demonstrating tool capabilities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s/ Master’s/ Ph.D Degree in Engineering, Semiconductor Technology, or a related field.
  • 6–8 years of technical experience in the semiconductor industry.
  • Strong background in semiconductor processes, with expertise in inspection, metrology, or process tools within applications engineering.
  • Proven experience managing cross-departmental collaboration and complex, global implementation projects.
  • Demonstrated success in leading multi-functional teams and influencing product development strategies.
  • Excellent communication and leadership abilities, including customer engagement through workshops and technical support.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills coupled with familiarity with the semiconductor ecosystem.