Manufacturing Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Michigan

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

The KLA Services team headquartered in Milpitas, CA is our service organization that consists of Service Sales and Marketing, Spares Supply Chain management, Field Operations, Engineering, Product Training, and Technical Support. The KLA Services organization partners with our field teams and customers in all business sectors to maintain the high performance and productivity of our products through a flexible portfolio of services. Our comprehensive services include: proactive management of tools to identify and improve performance; expertise in optics, image processing and motion control with worldwide service engineers, 24/7 technical support teams and knowledge management systems; and an extensive parts network to ensure worldwide availability of parts.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

• Change Strategy & Execution: Apply Prosci's 3-Phase Process to develop change approaches; leverage established decision forums, standards, templates, and guardrails that integrate with project/program management.

• ADKAR Planning & Delivery: Diagnose Awareness/Desire/Knowledge/Ability/Reinforcement needs; translate insights into targeted communications, training, coaching, and reinforcement plans that remove barrier points and accelerate adoption.

• Sponsorship Support: Support executive sponsors in performing the ABCs of Sponsorship (Active & visible participation, Build coalitions, Communicate directly); contribute to building and sustaining an effective sponsor coalition.

• Stakeholder Engagement & Communications: Segment impacted audiences; craft leader-led messaging and people-manager toolkits; manage feedback loops and resistance strategies aligned to ADKAR barrier analysis.

• Readiness, Adoption & KPI Tracking: Track people-side success metrics (readiness, adoption, usage, proficiency, reinforcement); contribute to dashboards and insights that inform decision-making and benefit realization.

• Integration with Program Delivery: Partner with project managers to align milestones, risks, cutover, hypercare, and sustainment; ensure change plans are embedded in overall delivery plans.

• People Manager & Change Agent Support: Support networks of change champions; equip people managers with coaching plans and accountability to reinforce behavior change.

• Continuous Improvement & Sustain Outcomes: After go-live, measure adoption, identify gaps, and recommend reinforcement and corrective actions to secure long-term results.

Desired Skills and Attributes

• Practiced change practitioner who is fluent in the Prosci 3-Phase Process; able to apply methods to diverse initiatives.
• Strong collaborator comfortable contributing to priority discussions and working with senior stakeholders.
• Effective communicator who can simplify complex change for varied audiences.
• Analytical problem-solver skilled at pattern recognition, barrier identification, and data-driven interventions.
• Organized and detail-oriented; solid facilitation, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree; or 3 years with a master's.
• Experience supporting executive sponsorship and contributing to sponsor coalitions.
• 3+ years supporting enterprise-scale change programs within cross-functional teams.
• Prosci Certified Change Practitioner (required or strongly preferred).
• Proficiency with change and project tools (e.g., M365, SharePoint, Planner, Project, Teams, ClickUp).
• Experience tracking adoption KPIs and contributing to benefit realization reporting.

Compensation

• Base Pay Range: $89,600.00 - $152,300.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-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.

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.

Be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons that are currently posing as KLA employees. KLA never asks for any financial compensation to be considered for an interview, to become an employee, or for equipment. Further, KLA does not work with any recruiters or third parties who charge such fees either directly or on behalf of KLA. Please ensure that you have searched KLA’s Careers website for legitimate job postings. KLA follows a recruiting process that involves multiple interviews in person or on video conferencing with our hiring managers. If you are concerned that a communication, an interview, an offer of employment, or that an employee is not legitimate, please send an email to talent.acquisition@kla.com to confirm the person you are communicating with is an employee. We take your privacy very seriously and confidentially handle your information.