KLA Head Engineering - ECI Division 

United States, New Jersey 

378163882

Qualifications

• Develop an in-depth knowledge of ECI products
• Manage and mentor all engineering teams (Electrical, Software, Mechanical, Test) and Documentation
  • Promote teamwork throughout department
  • Closely collaborate with Product Management
• Manage activities and facilitate close cooperation & updates between R&D, Service, Operations and Engineering groups
• Lead technical teams in creating solutions to key product challenges
• Lead the design and implementation of comprehensive product development in a timely manner, with cost in mind:
  • Continuously update/upgrade existing ECI products based on customer needs
  • Manage technical details of new product generations from prototype through production release
  • Lead the implementation of new technology, scientific/technical development into engineering designs
• Lead the strategy for transferring research and engineering activities into formal product development processes
• Recommend technological developments and improvements on efficiency
• Advise the executive leadership team on creative objectives and strategies for the development of products in order to accelerate timely delivery and meet as well as exceed customer satisfaction
• Anticipate and adjust appropriately to changes in product
• Follow guidelines of engineering & parts change control
• Escalate and give high priority to finding and providing field escalation solutions
• Effectively manage multiple engineering projects under agreed upon timelines, including coordination of resources, evaluating potential business timelines, outcomes and opportunities
• Work with the Operations Team on the transfer of products from engineering into manufacturing
• Work with Marketing and Sales on:
  • Assigning engineering priorities to meet successful deliverables
  • Developing next generation products
• Provide solutions for product deficiencies to the customer service team in response to field related issues
• Incorporate key or recurring issues into product development road map
• Responsible for design of experiment for new parts and features
• Responsible for providing timely solutions and implementation procedures for end-of-life parts
• Identify, manage and evaluate internal and external resources to meet company objectives
• Plan, implement, and oversee engineering strategies, procedures and goals
• Assist management with special projects as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Level Degree and a minimum of 12 years or experience OR

• Master's Level Degree with a minimum of 10 years of experience