דרושים Product Line Manager (PLM) Director במגדל העמק

**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.

**Group/Division

**With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, chipmakers around the globe rely on KLA to ensure that their fabs ramp next-generation devices to volume production quickly and cost-effectively. Enabling the movement towards advanced chip design, KLA's 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 Optical Metrology Division products are used for optical overlay metrology. The portfolio of products includes unique solution packages which are based on hardware and software systems to enhance yield and effectiveness. As a world leader in its field of expertise, the division's products are the most advanced in performance (measurement accuracy of nanometers and below), reliability, ease of use and compatibility with other KLA's products. KLA (Israel) controls over 80% of the world market sales in its field, and its products are used by every major semiconductor manufacturer around the world. KLA Israel is located in the Migdal Haemek Industrial Park.

**Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

**The Product Line Manager (PLM) Director for Advanced Packaging & Metrology will drive product strategy, lifecycle management, and market analysis for next-generation semiconductor packaging and metrology solutions. This hybrid role blends technical depth with market insight, requiring leadership in both product management and strategic marketing and will be responsible for defining product strategy, driving customer adoption, and managing the full lifecycle of Advanced Packaging products. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in advanced packaging, metrology, or inspection technologies, and a proven ability to lead and build cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet evolving customer needs.

Responsibilities will include:

Product Strategy & Lifecycle Management

• Define and own the product roadmap, including technical direction, feature prioritization, and strategic decisions on architecture and specifications.
• Manage the full product lifecycle from concept through end-of-life, ensuring alignment with division goals and objectives.
• Oversee project planning, scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation.
• Own the product line’s P&L, including revenue, margin, and cost structure.
• Drive Balanced Scorecard metrics: cost, growth, customer satisfaction, and innovation.
• Analyze market trends and technology inflections (e.g., 2.5D/3D integration, hybrid bonding, backside power delivery, chiplet architectures, fan-out packaging, co-packaged optics).
• Conduct strategic market studies and competitive analysis to guide investment decisions and identify growth opportunities.
• Evaluate and prioritize customer feature requests; translate market needs into actionable development plans.
• Assess emerging technologies and forecast their growth potential.

Customer & Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, understanding their requirements and expectations.
• Drive product adoption and penetration in advanced packaging and metrology segments.
• Lead customer engagement strategies through Field Marketing and Applications Engineering.
• Act as the primary point of contact between customers and the division, supporting pre-sales and after-sales projects.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Global Collaboration

• Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and global teams to ensure successful product execution.
• Facilitate clear communication among project teams, stakeholders, and senior management, providing regular updates on status, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Champion product vision internally and externally.
• Engage with a global installed base, requiring approximately 30–40% business travel (domestic and international), based on business needs.

**Minimum Qualifications

**Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in product management, applications engineering, or technical marketing, preferably in the semiconductor or advanced packaging/metrology industry.
• Deep understanding of advanced packaging manufacturing processes and equipment (including 2.5D/3D packaging, hybrid bonding, chiplet architectures, fan-out packaging, CoWoS, SOIC, HBM and related metrology or inspection technologies).
• Experience with PLM tools, financial modeling, and customer engagement strategies.
• Proven ability to develop and execute market strategies and product roadmaps.
• Knowledge of wafer inspection technologies and tools.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally (30–40%).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with global teams and diverse customer bases.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into business value.
• Familiarity with competitive analysis and strategic market development for advanced packaging products.

_We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

__KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

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