KLA

Data Governance Engineer

KLA  •  Chennai, IN (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

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 Information Technology (IT) group at KLA is involved in every aspect of the global business. IT’s mission is to enable business growth and productivity by connecting people, process, and technology. It focuses not only on enhancing the technology that enables our business to thrive but also on how employees use and are empowered by technology. This integrated approach to customer service, creativity and technological excellence enables employee productivity, business analytics, and process excellence.

Job /Preferred Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

  • Configure and administer Collibra Data Governance and Data Catalog across key enterprise domains including manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, service, sales, operations, quality, and finance
  • Implement governance capabilities such as business glossary, metadata onboarding, lineage, stewardship workflows, and data quality monitoring for critical operational and commercial data.
  • Integrate Collibra with core enterprise systems including ERP (e.g., SAP), CRM, sales management systems, data warehouses, and BI platforms using APIs and connectors.
  • Partner with data owners and stewards across organization to define data standards, policies, and critical data elements (CDEs).
  • Enable end‑to‑end data traceability for order‑to‑cash, procure‑to‑pay, service lifecycle, and manufacturing execution processes.
  • Support audit readiness, reporting accuracy, and analytics by improving data transparency and trust across operational and commercial datasets.
  • Troubleshoot platform issues, support enhancements, and assist with Collibra upgrades and releases.
  • Create documentation, training materials, and best practices to drive governance adoption across global operations.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 4–6 years of experience in data governance, metadata management, data engineering, or related roles.
  • Hands‑on experience with Collibra (Data Governance, Catalog, Workflow, or Data Quality).
  • Working knowledge of service and operations data landscapes, including manufacturing, sales, logistics, and operations data.
  • Proficiency in SQL, REST APIs, and modern data platforms (cloud or on‑prem).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience integrating Collibra with SAP, CRM platforms, Snowflake, Databricks, Informatica, Tableau, or Power BI
  • Familiarity with operational, financial, and compliance requirements (e.g., SOX, audit controls, data traceability).
  • Collibra certification(s).

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years

We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

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About KLA

KLA develops industry-leading equipment and services that enable innovation throughout the electronics industry. We provide advanced process control and process-enabling solutions for manufacturing wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging and printed circuit boards. In close collaboration with leading customers across the globe, our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers design solutions that move the world forward.

Visit us at: www.kla.com

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Industry
Hardware & Semiconductors
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Milpitas, California
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
kla.com
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