Supplier/Vendor QA Engineer 3

Lam Research Salzburg GmbH; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research Singapore is seeking a Supplier Engineer to drive supplier development, manage programs, and align cross-functional teams across Lam’s SET and global operations. You will partner with product groups and suppliers to ensure quality, lead process improvements, and support high-profile project timelines.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years in technical program management, strong problem-solving skills, and knowledge of semiconductor equipment processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with minimum 5 years’ experience in managing technical programs and projects.
• Experience in supplier process development and quality management.
• Strong problem solving for mechanical and mechatronics engineering domains.
• Knowledge of EFEMs, BEMs, and PM will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop suppliers to meet Lam quality standards.
• Interface with Lam technical product groups, account teams and SET.
• Influence decisions to achieve company goals with internal/external groups.
• Coordinate with SET global commodity heads, account teams, and SET members.
• Organize and own internal and external review meetings.
• Document and implement new business processes in SET global operations.

Skills

Supplier development

Program management

Cross-functional teamwork

Technical problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

EFEM knowledge

BEM knowledge

PM tools

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: Sep 2, 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, 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 m inimum 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.

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