Sep 14, 2007
Product Marketing Manager, KLA Tencor
Responsibilities: This is a product marketing role in KLA-Tencor's wafer inspection division, one of the core groups of KLA-Tencor's yield control business. The pattern wafer inspection division, conceives, develops manufactures and markets pattern wafer inspection equipment for the front end semiconductor manufacturing process counting all major semiconductor manufacturers amongst its key customers.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing Bright-Field products within the product lifecycle process including defining requirements, setting priorities for the development team, selecting and working with test partners and managing product launches. Strong leadership across differing functional groups and effective communication with executive management will be key elements to success in this role.
There will also be significant account management responsibly working with an international sales team to define penetration strategies, formulate competitive responses and manage tool evaluations and competitive run-offs.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a understanding of the semiconductor manufacturing process and the importance of yield management tools and techniques in accelerating production ramps and maximizing profitability. The candidate may have direct product marketing experience, probably working for a semi equipment company or other high tech operation.
Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in a technical discipline but a higher degree (masters or PhD) is high desirable
Expect 2 years experience in a high tech industry, preferably the semiconductor industry (Marketing or Technical role).
An MBA is considered an advantage but not essential to the position.
Company name: KLA Tencor · Location: Silicon Valley , CA, · Job ID: # 100650