Supplier/Vendor QA Engineer 3

Lam Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Singapore is seeking a Supplier Engineer to drive supplier development and manage major modules projects within SET, interfacing with global teams to ensure quality and delivery.

You will lead reviews, develop processes, perform technical analysis, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams across SEA, traveling up to 30% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with minimum 5 years’ experience in managing technical programs and projects, preferably in the Semiconductor Industry.
• Experience in supplier process development and quality management.
• Strong problem solving and experience solving complicated problems in mechanical and mechatronics engineering.
• Knowledge in EFEM/Back End Modules (BEM) and PM is a plus.
• Ability to travel within SEA (~30%).

Responsibilities

• Develop suppliers to meet Lam quality standards.
• Interface with technical product groups and account teams as SET representative.
• Influence decisions to achieve company goals.
• Organize and own internal and external review meetings.
• Author and implement new and updated business processes in SET global ops.
• Presentations to senior executives (internal and external to SET).
• 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 best practices.
• Collaborate with test engineers for optimal troubleshooting methods.
• Perform supplier quality audits and scorecards for continuous improvement.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Communication skills

Travel readiness (SEA)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

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 actively supporting the resilient and profitable growth of Lam's business.

The impact you’ll make

This position performs supplier development, program/project management, cross functional team alignment functions for key initiatives in the Major Modules of SET Groups. Supplier Engineering & Technology (SET) is a global organization that innovates in manufacturing technology, materials technology, and supply chain quality for next generation semiconductor process equipment. Supplier Engineer is responsible for innovation and problem-solving in Major Modules Systems manufacturing, test, supplier quality, supply chain design, and material & supplier selection, 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 and external 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 to clearly 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
• Leads, 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 and knowledge in EFEM’s (Equipment Front End Modules) and BEM’s (Back End Modules) 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 the areas of mechanical and mechatronics engineering
• Have working knowledge of 6S/8 Wastes, 8D, RCCA, Failure Analysis, Ishikawa diagrams, 5-Why
• In-depth understanding of equipment and component manufacturing processes of 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 while accomplishing 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.