Cost Engineer 6

LAM RESEARCH Corporation; Tualatin (OR); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LAM RESEARCH Corporation in Tualatin, Oregon is seeking a Senior Cost Engineer to drive cost efficiency through early product design integration. You will lead cost modeling and DFC/DFM analysis for semiconductor components, working closely with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cost engineering and strong communication skills. Lam offers a hybrid work model and collaborative environment for all employees.

Qualifications

• 15 years experience in cost engineering or related fields.
• 8+ years experience in manufacturing or supply chain engineering.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead should-cost modeling and analysis for semiconductor components.
• Perform deep technical analysis including teardown reviews.
• Drive alignment on design trade-offs and feasible manufacturing strategies.

Skills

Cost engineering / should costing

Strong communication skills

Experience with costing tools (e.g., aPriori)

Manufacturing process understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Master's degree with 12 years experience

PhD with 8 years experience

Tools

NX CAD

ProE Creo

SAP

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

As a Senior Cost Engineer at Lam, you will be a key interface between Product Group Engineering and Global Supply Chain, ensuring cost is designed into products early and effectively. As a trusted partner, you will enable product competitiveness by driving cost vs. performance vs. sourcing strategy trade-offs throughout the product lifecycle.

In this role, you will utilize your deep expertise in should-cost analysis, Design for Cost (DFC) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) along with your ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives across Engineering, Supply Chain, and suppliers to drive effective cost savings for Lam.

What you’ll do

• Lead should-cost modeling and DFC/DFM cost analysis for complex semiconductor components and assemblies


• Perform deep technical analysis including teardown reviews, manufacturing process evaluation, and cost validation


• Develop robust cost models using and serve as a technical authority for complex or ambiguous costing challenges


• Lead cost engineering initiatives for NPI programs from concept through production ramp


• Drive alignment across Engineering, Supply Chain, and suppliers on design trade-offs, feasible manufacturing strategies and material costs


• Partner with sourcing and supplier teams to validate supplier cost structures, support negotiation strategies, and develop/improve cost models


• Provide organizational and capability leadership through mentorship, best practice establishment and creation of reusable models, cost libraries, and commodity insights


• Present to peer and executive levels on assessments, findings and recommendations

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field with 15 years experience; or 12 years experience with a Master's degree; or 8 years experience with a Ph.D; or equivalent years experience in a similar role without a degree.


• 8+ years of experience in:
  
  
  • Cost engineering / should costing
  
  
  • Manufacturing, product engineering, or supply chain engineering
  
  


• Strong understanding of 2+ manufacturing processes (machining, sheet metal, plastics, casting, ceramics, etc.)


• Experience working directly with engineering teams on product design; Technical drawing comprehension


• Supplier-facing experience including RFQ support, cost validation, and negotiation


• Experience with costing tools (e.g., aPriori) combined with strong manual costing capability


• Proven experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing without authority


• Strong communication skills—able to translate complex cost analysis into actionable decisions


• Demonstrated accountability and proactive problem-solving in ambiguous environments

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in or deep knowledge of Semiconductor fabrication, Semiconductor Equipment Operations, or related industries


• Strong background in Design for Cost (DFC) and value engineering


• Experience supporting NPI programs


• Knowledge of Program Management methods and experience in Product Development & Release (PDR) procedures


• Experience with applications: NX CAD and/or ProE Creo, aPriori, SAP

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‑siteFlex and VirtualFlex. ‘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. ‘VirtualFlex’ you’ll work 1‑2 days per week on‑site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.