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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. Central Engineering is KLA's largest engineering organization comprised of 9 Centers-of-Excellence (CoE) in various disciplines applied across all product groups in the company. These CoE include Handling & Automation, Precision Motion Control, Sensors & Image Acquisition, Platform Design, and Packaging Engineering, among others. Talent includes over 500 engineers across global centers in Israel, China, India, and the US. Each CoE contributes not just talent and deliverables per discipline toward product programs, but also subject matter expertise, best practices, roadmaps, specialized facilities, apparatus, models, and analytics. These differentiate KLA not only in WHAT we do, but also in HOW we do it.Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
At KLA Ann Arbor, we develop innovative prototypes for integration into KLA's next generation of semiconductor inspection equipment! We support our manufacturing plants around the world with groundbreaking designs to keep our products moving forward in the exciting and growing semiconductor market.
We need someone experienced in the part procurement process to coordinate vendor interactions. We have multiple projects going on simultaneously across our groups in Ann arbor who need your support!
ResponsibilitiesAs the Engineering Procurement Planner, you'll develop relationships with key suppliers to lead all aspects of procurement process for engineering projects. This includes:
- Working with the engineering documentation team in various KLA offices to coordinate the documentation and part procurement for prototype assemblies in multiple KLA locations.
- Reviewing Bills of Material for prototype projects to verify procurement details are adequately collected.
- Interacting with vendors to get quotes and prepare purchase requisitions to start the process in preparation for prototype builds.
- Coordinating purchases to verify delivery times are on schedule and keep communication with vendors open and active.
- Help with purchase requests from PO to delivery.
- Coordinate with Shipping, Receiving, Facilities and Material teams on material deliveries across multiple time zones.
- Help coordinate with Engineering, Project/Program Management on quoting activities.
- Update partners and communicate progress of material delivery and address any issues that arise.
- Daily Expedite activities and communication with suppliers for updates on open orders.
- Experience working with engineering teams during the development and release processes.
- Strong organizing skills with materials and supporting documentation to keep the dynamic flow of projects running efficiently during the prototyping process.
- Ability to handle changing priorities and work with minimum supervision in a fast-paced environment.
- Takes ownership, strong individual initiative, and work towards results.
- 3 Years in High tech manufacturing environment and experience with manufacturing systems and software (SAP, ERP, MRP).
- Proficient MS Office Suite Skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and oral
- Performs efficiently in demanding environments
- Travel up to 20% required for business.
Minimum Qualifications
Typically requires Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years or 8 years or more or relevant work experience.
The company offers a total rewards package that is competitive and comprehensive including but not limited to the following: 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.
KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by applicable law. 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.
KLA-Tencor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.