Hiring: Director - R&D, Advanced Technologies Company: KLA Location: Milpitas, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 10:45:15 Target Skills & Keywords : Financial Planning, Machine Learning, PCB, Product Management, R, Risk Management, Systems Engineering About the job Experience: •15+ years of experience in semiconductor equipment, metrology, sensors, process control, or related technology industries. •8+ years of leadership experience managing engineering and technical development organizations. Required Skills: •Play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise. •Lead and evolve global electrical engineering standards, specifications, and design guidelines across a diverse facilities portfolio. •Review electrical designs for capital projects, infrastructure upgrades, and critical facility improvements to support consistency, quality, and compliance. •Guide technical strategy for power distribution, UPS, generators, transfer systems, and other critical power infrastructure. •Partner with cross-functional teams to improve resiliency, operational readiness, and long-term facility performance. •Support renewable energy and electrification initiatives, including solar, battery storage, EV charging, and utility coordination where relevant. •Translate technical requirements into clear standards, design guidance, and executive-ready summaries. •Define and execute the long-term SensArray technology, innovation strategy & Roadmap Qualifications: •Review electrical designs for capital projects, infrastructure upgrades, and critical facility improvements to support consistency, quality, and compliance •Doctorate (Academic) and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience OR Master's Level Degree and a minimum of of 13 years of relevant experience •10 years of relevant experience OR Master's Level Degree and a minimum of of 13 years of relevant experience Compensation: •$192,000 - $288,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!