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To make electronics, you need chips, wafers, transistors, reticles, and... To make these, you must see, test and manufacture them at scale—faster and better than ever before. That's where KLA comes in. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional, you'll solve complex challenges, work alongside brilliant minds and help shape the future of technology.
Group/Division
The Semiconductor Products and Customers (Semi PC) business unit designs, builds and sells KLA’s product portfolio to help chip manufacturers meet high-quality standards for technologies like AI, data centers, automotive and electronic devices. Our inspection, metrology, and analytics systems detect and monitor defects across logic and memory chips, specialty semiconductors, wafers, reticles, advanced packaging, process equipment and materials. We also develop technologies for specialty processes, IC substrates, and PCB manufacturing, including etch and deposition, component inspection, and imaging and analytics. The Customer Engagement (CE) division is a field-based group of technical experts who partner closely with customers to provide a comprehensive portfolio of KLA products that support yield improvement from R&D through high-volume production. The team helps align KLA’s solutions with customer needs, supports product performance, identifies new opportunities and gathers insights to guide future innovation—all while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.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.
Group
The Customer Engagement (CE) team is our field based, customer facing organization consisting of Technical Engagement Managers and Application Engineers. The team partners closely with our customers to provide a comprehensive portfolio of products, software and expertise, to help customers manage yield throughout their fabrication process—from research and development to final volume production.
Responsibilities of this group include maintaining strategic client relationships, partnering with our sales team in identifying and closing sales opportunities, ensuring our products meet performance capabilities & expectations, providing critical solutions for improved yield performance, and collecting requirements for future products by understanding customer processes and technology trends. Partnering with our sales organization and factory divisions, this diverse and dynamic team helps ensure alignment between customer needs and product offerings to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.
The Role
The Technical Engagement Manager (TEM) is responsible for understanding key customer’s roadmap and challenges. This individual will manage and lead a team of and Application Engineers
The TEM should be able to build relationships and have technical discussions with senior technical personal at customers (at a level of Section /Department Manager)
- The TEM should know about wafer fab processes and KLA-Tencor product portfolio with the goal of mapping customer challenges to our solutions
- The TEM is responsible for arranging and driving all Technical Review Meetings with the customer (usually once a quarter)
- He/She would be responsible for driving his/her team to execute on the strategic plans laid out for the year
Qualifications/Education Desired
- Advanced degree with 8+ years of experience in developing solutions for advanced fab operations
- 3 years of experience managing and leading a team of engineers
- Requires in depth knowledge of advanced fab operations
- Excellent communicator and technical collaborator with proven experience working closely with partners on identifying and driving technology solutions
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience
About KLA
We provide advanced inspection tools, metrology systems, process solutions, and computational analytics that make electronics possible, tackling complex challenges. From electron and photon optics to machine learning and data analytics, we seek perfection at the most fundamental level of matter in the universe. If you want to make electronics that push industries forward and make the world a better place, join us.
Total Rewards
Base Pay Range: $127,900.00 - $217,400.00 Annually
Primary Location: USA-TX-Austin-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.
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.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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.
For additional information, view the US Know Your Rights poster on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website.
To make electronics, you need chips, wafers, transistors, reticles, and... To make these, you must see, test and manufacture them at scale—faster and better than ever before. That's where KLA comes in. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional, you'll solve complex challenges, work alongside brilliant minds and help shape the future of technology.
Group/Division
The Semiconductor Products and Customers (Semi PC) business unit designs, builds and sells KLA’s product portfolio to help chip manufacturers meet high-quality standards for technologies like AI, data centers, automotive and electronic devices. Our inspection, metrology, and analytics systems detect and monitor defects across logic and memory chips, specialty semiconductors, wafers, reticles, advanced packaging, process equipment and materials. We also develop technologies for specialty processes, IC substrates, and PCB manufacturing, including etch and deposition, component inspection, and imaging and analytics. The Customer Engagement (CE) division is a field-based group of technical experts who partner closely with customers to provide a comprehensive portfolio of KLA products that support yield improvement from R&D through high-volume production. The team helps align KLA’s solutions with customer needs, supports product performance, identifies new opportunities and gathers insights to guide future innovation—all while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.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.
Group
The Customer Engagement (CE) team is our field based, customer facing organization consisting of Technical Engagement Managers and Application Engineers. The team partners closely with our customers to provide a comprehensive portfolio of products, software and expertise, to help customers manage yield throughout their fabrication process—from research and development to final volume production.
Responsibilities of this group include maintaining strategic client relationships, partnering with our sales team in identifying and closing sales opportunities, ensuring our products meet performance capabilities & expectations, providing critical solutions for improved yield performance, and collecting requirements for future products by understanding customer processes and technology trends. Partnering with our sales organization and factory divisions, this diverse and dynamic team helps ensure alignment between customer needs and product offerings to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.
The Role
The Technical Engagement Manager (TEM) is responsible for understanding key customer’s roadmap and challenges. This individual will manage and lead a team of and Application Engineers
The TEM should be able to build relationships and have technical discussions with senior technical personal at customers (at a level of Section /Department Manager)
- The TEM should know about wafer fab processes and KLA-Tencor product portfolio with the goal of mapping customer challenges to our solutions
- The TEM is responsible for arranging and driving all Technical Review Meetings with the customer (usually once a quarter)
- He/She would be responsible for driving his/her team to execute on the strategic plans laid out for the year
Qualifications/Education Desired
- Advanced degree with 8+ years of experience in developing solutions for advanced fab operations
- 3 years of experience managing and leading a team of engineers
- Requires in depth knowledge of advanced fab operations
- Excellent communicator and technical collaborator with proven experience working closely with partners on identifying and driving technology solutions
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience
About KLA
We provide advanced inspection tools, metrology systems, process solutions, and computational analytics that make electronics possible, tackling complex challenges. From electron and photon optics to machine learning and data analytics, we seek perfection at the most fundamental level of matter in the universe. If you want to make electronics that push industries forward and make the world a better place, join us.
Total Rewards
Base Pay Range: $127,900.00 - $217,400.00 Annually
Primary Location: USA-TX-Austin-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.
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.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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.
For additional information, view the US Know Your Rights poster on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Insurance
- Manufacturing
- Consumer Goods
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in inspection manager jobs.
- 5 or more years of inspection or quality control experience in a relevant industry
- Knowledge of industry standards such as ISO 9001, API, ASTM, or OSHA regulations
- Experience managing inspection teams and conducting audits
- Proficiency with inspection documentation software and reporting tools
- Relevant certification such as CWI, CMI, or ASQ CQA preferred or required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial technology, or a related field
Tips for Your Inspection Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to inspection standards
Highlight the specific inspection frameworks you've worked within, such as ISO 9001, API, or ASTM standards. Generic quality management language won't stand out. Name the industries, materials, or processes you've inspected and the team sizes you've managed.
List certifications before job experience
Certifications like CWI, CMI, or ASQ CQA often act as hard filters in applicant screening. If you hold any, put them in a dedicated section near the top of your resume so they're visible before a recruiter reads your work history.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists inspection manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by industry to find relevant openings
Inspection manager roles in aerospace, food production, and civil construction each require different regulatory knowledge. Searching by industry rather than just job title helps you avoid applying to roles where the compliance environment doesn't match your background.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Interviewers frequently ask how you've handled a failed inspection, a disagreement with a contractor, or a production line shutdown. Prepare two or three specific stories that show your decision-making process, not just the outcome.
Negotiate scope alongside salary
Before accepting an offer, clarify which inspection teams, vendors, or product lines fall under your authority. Inspection manager roles vary widely in accountability, and misaligned expectations about scope are a common source of early-tenure friction.
Inspection Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most inspection managers?
Larson Design, KLA, and DOWL are hiring the most inspection managers right now, with openings concentrated in Pennsylvania, Texas, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest in manufacturing, construction, and energy sectors.
How many inspection manager jobs are remote?
About 31% of inspection manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though this varies significantly by industry. Administrative, documentation, and audit coordination functions are the most likely to allow remote work, while roles involving physical site or product inspection are almost always on-site.
How do you become an inspection manager?
Start by building hands-on experience as an inspector or quality control technician in your target industry. Earn a relevant certification, such as a Certified Welding Inspector credential from AWS or an ASQ certification, depending on your field. Progress into a lead or supervisory role to demonstrate team management ability, then apply to inspection manager positions that align with your industry background.
Can you get hired as an inspection manager with limited experience?
It's possible if you have deep technical knowledge in a specialized area, such as nondestructive testing or regulatory compliance, even without years in a formal manager title. Employers in sectors with inspector shortages may promote experienced senior inspectors into the role. Earning a recognized industry certification first significantly improves your odds when your management experience is thin.
What does the inspection manager interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial screening call focused on your industry background and certifications, followed by a technical interview covering inspection methods, standards, and how you've handled compliance failures. A final round typically involves meeting department leadership and may include scenario questions about team conflicts, production delays, or audit findings. Some employers request a writing sample or a sample inspection report.
Where can I find and apply to inspection manager jobs?
You can find and apply to inspection manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your industry background and certifications, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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