What You'll Do
In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise.
Position SummaryThe Field Marketing Manager (FMM) serves as the primary commercial and customer advocate within the region, driving strategic customer engagement, service growth, and cross-functional execution across multiple product divisions. The FMM acts as the bridge between customer account teams, field operations, product marketing, division management, and global service organizations to ensure customer needs are understood, prioritized, and translated into business opportunities and operational improvements.
· 10+ years of experience in the semiconductor capital equipment industry, including customer-facing leadership roles in service, operations, business development, product marketing, or account management.
· Demonstrated success managing strategic customer relationships with leading semiconductor manufacturers, including executive-level engagements and contract negotiations.
· Experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives that span multiple product divisions, regions, and service organizations.
· Strong understanding of semiconductor fab operations, equipment lifecycle management, service delivery models, and availability-driven business strategies.
· Experience developing and executing service growth strategies, including contract expansion, service adoption programs, analytics solutions, enhancements, and recurring revenue initiatives.
· Proven ability to translate Voice of Customer (VOC) feedback into actionable business plans, product improvements, and service offerings.
· Experience managing customer escalations and leading executive communications, business reviews, and strategic account planning activities.
· Knowledge of service contract structures, pricing strategies, cost-of-service models, profitability
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
Total Rewards
Base Pay Range: $138,500.00 - $203,167.00 Annually
Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA
KLA’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.
Use of AI Statement
At KLA, our interviews seek to understand your individual skills, problem-solving approach and authentic thinking. To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation, the use of AI, recording tools or other technologies to generate, suggest or provide responses during interviews—whether virtual or in person—is not permitted unless explicitly approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation or invited by the interviewer. Use of these tools may interfere with our ability to evaluate your individual qualifications and affect your candidacy. KLA is committed to advancing innovation through responsible AI, and we value candidates who share this mindset.
