Product Marketing Manager
At a glance
Mid-level Product Marketing role at KLA. Totowa · full-time · $100,700–$171,200 base.
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What you'll do
- Set market requirements, product strategy, pricing, and positioning for assigned ECI products or product lines
- Research customers, industry reports, and competitors to shape product plans and demand forecasts
- Build marketing plans, manage product life cycles, and guide products from market entry through adoption
- Work with engineering, manufacturing, sales, and regional teams on product updates and new-product business plans
- Support Korea accounts through customer presentations, pre-sales and after-sales work, and adoption strategies
What you bring
- A doctorate with no related experience, a master's with three years, or a bachelor's with five years of related experience
- Relevant product marketing or application/process engineering experience, with Korean language ability preferred
- Strong presentation, customer engagement, analysis, forecasting, pricing, and competition-assessment skills
- The ability to turn complex datasets into business conclusions and move projects forward independently
- Willingness to travel for business for thirty to forty percent of the time
Who this fits
This role suits someone who can own product direction while working directly with customers and regional teams supporting the Korea market. You should be comfortable presenting to key customers, handling technical and executive materials, and collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, and sales. The position is based in Totowa, New Jersey, and includes substantial business travel.
From the employer
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.Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
Job Description/Preferred QualificationsPMM will be responsible for 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). Also lead new product definition and business plans with joint departments.
Besides the responsibilities as a product owner described above, PMM will be 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. In addition, PMM will be 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. This role will support the Korea market.
Major Qualifications:
Technical presentations and executive summaries
Customer engagements
Market analysis by compiling customer information and industry reports
Forecasting product demand
Competition analysis
Pricing
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
Preferred Qualifications:
Background in Chemistry, Chemical engineering, Materials Science, and related fields
2+ years of relevant work experience in product marketing or application/process engineering team
Ability to speak Korean
Semiconductor or packaging cleanroom/fab process knowledge
Knowledge/experience on ECD (Electrochemical deposition) process
Knowledge/experience on chemical metrology
Willingness to travel for business 30-40% of the time.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years
Base Pay Range: $100,700.00 - $171,200.00 AnnuallyPrimary Location: USA-NJ-Totowa-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 talent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.
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