Divisional Training Lead

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 Film and Scatterometry Technology (FaST) Division provides industry leading metrology solutions for worldwide semiconductor IC manufacturers. The FaST Division portfolio of metrology products includes hardware and software solutions for optical film thickness, optical critical dimension (CD), composition, and resistivity measurement systems. These products are essential for the IC manufacturers as they provide critical metrology capabilities for the development and implementation of their advanced IC processes. The FaST division is committed to support our customers to achieve performance entitlement of our solution and we effectively partner with our customers from their early research and development phase to the high volume in-line manufacturing implementation specific for their process needs. The division consists of a global team located in US, Israel, China, and India.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

In this role with the FaST Division you will:

• Integrate division training curricula and content into KLA learning management system
• Maintain division training Sharepoint sites
• Support the activities of division instructors and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in producing effective and clear training materials and strong knowledge assessment quizzes to verify high learning comprehension
• Video recording of in-person training sessions; video editing of recordings as needed prior to integration in delivered training class materials
• Support division training needs assessments to identify topics & priorities per group for new hires, professional roles and general employees’ audiences as well as ensuring that training materials and programs are up to date and support division learning objectives.
• Analyze division training programs’ effectiveness and trainees’ satisfaction and constantly improve the course materials and/or curricula.
• Manage all division training administration i.e., scheduling, registrations, training status reporting, posting content to the learning management system, and maintaining the FaST training SharePoint.
• Collaborate with the KLA Corporate Learning Center, and with other division’s training leads, to align with and integrate best practices for training delivery into FaST training framework.

Additional responsibilities may include support of these areas:

• Defining the annual training needs and plan per division functional group according to business objectives and priorities
• Reviewing existing training programs; map gaps and work together with the teams and SME’s (Subject Matter Experts) to close them. Suggest enhancements and modifications to improve learning and promote employee knowledge retention and learning activities engagement to meet the changing needs of the organization.
• Developing training materials such as presentations, videos, workshops, quizzes, and more, by working with multiple SMEs.
• Creation and execution 'soft skill' training plan, helping to fill the gaps in the non-technical areas e.g. management courses for new managers and team leaders.

What are we looking for?

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to work across groups, levels, and geographies
• Interest and motivation for Learning & Development
• Academic background – in technical/functional area of the organization, either in semiconductor metrology or process technologies – advantage but not mandatory
• Project Management experience and skills
• Self-motivated as well as experience working in a fast paced technological environment

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 6 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years

Base Pay Range: $105,200.00 - $178,800.00 AnnuallyPrimary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLAKLA’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. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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 [email protected] or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.

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