Mgr, Engineering

LAM RESEARCH Corporation; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Bengaluru seeks an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a team developing critical subsystems for advanced semiconductor equipment. You will translate business requirements into technical solutions, drive innovation, and build a high-performing organization across global product and engineering teams.

You will mentor engineers, shape capability development, and manage programs from concept to release while aligning with strategic technology initiatives in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Must have advanced degree in engineering and extensive leadership experience.
• Experience leading semiconductor capital equipment development programs.
• Strong technical foundation across mechanical, electrical, chemical or materials disciplines.
• Proven ability to build and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across global teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for critical mechanical, fluid delivery, and process subsystems within advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Lead programs from requirements and concept development through design, qualification, and release.
• Make timely technical decisions, guide design reviews, investigations, and risk mitigation.
• Establish program scope, resources, milestones, and priorities aligned with stakeholder commitments.
• Partner with global product and cross-functional teams to resolve issues and communicate progress.

Job description

The group you’ll be a part of

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a team responsible for the development of critical subsystems and technologies supporting advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment. This role will establish and grow a core engineering capability that enables technology innovation, product development, and execution across a portfolio of electrochemical deposition (ECD) products. The successful candidate will provide both technical and organizational leadership, driving strategic engineering programs while building a high-performing team. Working closely with global product and engineering teams, this leader will execute product development initiatives and deliver innovative solutions that meet customer and business needs. This position requires a strong understanding of semiconductor capital equipment development, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to translate business and product requirements into effective technical solutions. The Engineering Manager will play a key role in strengthening engineering capability, accelerating product development, and advancing strategic technology programs.

The impact you’ll make

You will build and lead a high-performing engineering organization that delivers critical technology and product outcomes for the semiconductor equipment business. Through strong technical leadership, talent development, and cross-functional collaboration, you will help drive innovation, expand engineering capabilities, and ensure successful execution of strategic development programs.

What you’ll do

Technical and Program Leadership

• Provide technical leadership and engineering direction for critical mechanical, fluid delivery, and process subsystems supporting advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Lead programs from requirements and concept development through design, qualification, and release.
• Make timely technical decisions and guide design reviews, testing, root-cause investigations, and risk mitigation.
• Establish program scope, resources, milestones, and priorities, ensuring delivery against stakeholder commitments.
• Partner with global product and cross-functional teams to resolve issues, align execution, and communicate progress and key risks.

People Leadership & Capability Development

• Build, lead, and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team focused on critical product and technology development.
• Create an environment that promotes accountability, innovation, technical excellence, and collaboration.
• Mentor engineers, while supporting career growth and capability development.
• Establish clear performance expectations and provide regular coaching and feedback.
• Recruit, onboard, and retain top engineering talent to support business growth and expanding product development responsibilities.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner closely with global product and engineering teams, including key stakeholders based in Oregon, USA, to align execution priorities and long-term technology strategy.
• Foster effective collaboration across global teams, functions, and sites.
• Represent the engineering organization and provide technical leadership in product reviews, design reviews, and strategic planning discussions.

Who we’re looking for

Education

• Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Materials, or a related engineering discipline preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field with significant industry experience will also be considered.

Required Experience

• Proven leadership experience in semiconductor capital equipment or a related high-technology product development environment.
• Strong technical foundation in mechanical, electrical, materials, chemical, or process engineering disciplines.
• Demonstrated success leading complex product development programs from concept through qualification and release.
• Experience managing engineering teams, developing talent, and building organizational capability.
• Strong systems-thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to make timely, data-driven technical decisions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across global and cross-functional organizations.
• Experience balancing technical, schedule, quality, and business objectives in a fast-paced development environment.

Our commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.