Supplier/Vendor QA Engineer 2

Lam Research Corporation; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research Singapore is seeking a Senior Supplier Engineer to drive supplier development and quality across Major Modules. You will coordinate with global SET teams, lead cross-functional initiatives, and influence decisions to advance Lam’s manufacturing technology. Travel within SEA is expected.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with at least five years of program and project management experience in semiconductor equipment. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with minimum 5 years’ experience in managing technical programs and projects, preferably in semiconductor equipment
• Experience in supplier process development & quality management
• Strong problem solving and experience solving complicated problems in mechanical and mechatronics engineering
• Knowledge of 6S/8 Wastes, 8D, RCCA, Failure Analysis, Ishikawa diagrams, 5-Whys
• Understanding of equipment manufacturing processes of semiconductor equipment systems

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage supplier development programs to meet Lam quality standards
• Interface with Lam teams and global operations as SET representative
• Influence decisions to align with company goals across internal and external groups
• Coordinate with SET global commodity heads and account teams
• Organize and own internal and external review meetings
• Draft and implement new business processes within SET global ops
• Deliver presentations to senior executives and external stakeholders
• Clarify technical issues with customer-installed tools and communicate clearly
• Provide technical analysis for problem solving
• Build relationships with account teams, suppliers and factory members
• Lead high-profile project timelines and milestones
• Drive process improvement and develop best known methods
• Collaborate with test engineers on troubleshooting methods
• Perform supplier quality audits and maintain supplier scorecards

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Technical communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

EFEM knowledge

Job description

In your career, let’s prove what’s possible.

At Lam Research, we create equipmentthat drives technological advancements in the semiconductor industry. Our innovative solutions enable chipmakers to power progress in nearly all aspects of modern life, and it takes each member of our team to make it possible.

Across our organization, our employees come to work and change the world. We take on the toughest challenges with precision and accuracy. We push for the next big semiconductor breakthrough. We lead the way in one of the most critical and fast-moving industries on the planet. And we do it together, with deep connections and limitless collaboration.

The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.

Because at Lam, we believe that when people are the priority and they’re inspired to unleash the power of innovation for a better world together, anything is possible.

Date: Oct 30, 2026

Location: Singapore, SG-Singapore, SG

Worker Category: On-site Flex

The group you’ll be a part of

The Global Operations Group brings information systems, facilities, supply chain, logistics,and high-volume manufacturing together to drive the engine of our global business operations.We help Lam deliver industry-leading solutions with speed and efficiency, while activelysupporting the resilient and profitable growth of Lam's business.

The impact you’ll make

This position performs supplier development, program/project management, crossfunctional team alignment functions for key initiatives in the Major Modules of SETGroups. Supplier Engineering & Technology (SET) is a global organization thatinnovates in manufacturing technology, materials technology, and supply chainquality for next generation semiconductor process equipment. Supplier Engineer isresponsible for innovation and problem-solving in Major Modules Systemsmanufacturing, test, supplier quality, supply chain design, and material & supplierselection, development and technology.

What you’ll do

• Developing Suppliers to meet Lam quality standards
• Interfacing with key teams within Lam including technical product groups,account teams and global operations as a representative of SET
• Influencing decisions and company driven objectives within internal andexternal groups to achieve company goals
• Provide seamless interface with SET global commodity heads to account teams and other members of SET
• Organizing and owning internal and external Review Meetings
• Authoring and implementing new and updated Business Processes/integration to SET global ops business processes
• Presentations/communications to senior executives internal and external to SET
• Define and clarify technical issues with customer installed tools and be able toclearly communicate the issues
• Able to provide key Technical Analysis for Problem Solving process
• Build key relationships with both the account team, suppliers and factory members
• Lead and is personally accountable for high-profile project timelines and milestones
• Continuously working on process improvement and developing Best Known Methods
• Work closely with test engineers to provide an optimum trouble shooting methods
• Perform standardized supplier quality audits and administer supplier quality scorecard for existing suppliers to promote continuous improvement

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree with minimum 5 years’ experience in managing technical programs and projects, preferably in the Semiconductor Industry andknowledge in EFEM’s (Equipment Front End Modules) and BEM’s (Back EndModules) and PM (Process Module) will be an added advantage
• Experience in supplier process development & quality management
• Strong problem solving and experience solving complicated problems in theareas of mechanical and mechatronics engineering
• Have working knowledge of 6S/8 Wastes, 8D, RCCA, Failure Analysis, Ishikawa diagrams, 5-Whys
• In-depth understanding of equipment and component manufacturing processesof Semiconductor equipment system (Wafer handler, Process module, EFEM,vacuum systems)
• Basic understanding for workmanship standards especially, assembly process,cable routing, sheet metal and machining
• Proven track record of managing technical projects to completion whileaccomplishing goals
• Energetic and goal-oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation and organizational skills
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams across multiple departments to achieve goals
• Ability to track and organize multiple concurrent activities
• Able to travel within SEA (~ 30%)

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.

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