Product Marketing Manager

Company Overview

Company Overview 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. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays.

The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. 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.

• Development of market requirements for product(s) or product line(s) in ECI division, including product strategy definition, market research, monitoring competitive activity, identifying customer needs, and pricing.
• Develop business and product marketing plans, manage product life cycles (PLC), and own product positioning in the marketplace and customer engagement from penetration to adoption.
• Interact with other departments in division including engineering, manufacturing, and sales to enhance existing product(s) or product line(s).
• Lead new product definition and business plans with joint departments.
• Responsible for business objectives of certain regions/accounts and support pre-sales as well as after sales projects.
• Activities as a region or account owner include developing product presentations and presenting them to key customers.
• Responsible for defining production penetration & adoption strategies for specific accounts, together with regional teams.
• PMM will be a point of contact between customer and division and need to work closely with regional teams.

• Semiconductor or packaging cleanroom/fab process knowledge
• Knowledge/experience on ECD (Electrochemical deposition) process is a plus
• Knowledge/experience on chemical metrology is a plus
• Technical presentations and executive summaries
• Customer engagements
• Market analysis by compiling customer information and industry reports
• Forecasting product demand
• Competition analysis
• Pricing
• Willingness to travel for business 30-40% of the time.

• Strong communication skills and ability to conduct effective presentations
• Analytical skills, including ability to draw business conclusions from complex datasets
• Ability to successfully drive projects with minimal intervention
• Well-organized with attention to detail
• Ability & desire to work in a team environment

• Bachelors/Masters/PhD in Chemistry, Chemical engineering, Materials Science, and related fields
• 3+ years of relevant work experience in product marketing or application/process engineering team is preferred

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We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable.

• 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
• family care and bonding leave
• Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed.

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.

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