Dir, Engineering

Lam Research; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Fremont, CA, is searching for a seasoned leader driven to enhance automation and robotics. The role demands significant expertise in Robotics and a robust management background to lead key technology initiatives.

Candidates must possess a solid engineering degree and extensive experience in leading teams for product development. The position offers a competitive salary between $168,000 and $350,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

The company values inclusivity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 12 years with a Master’s, or 8 years with a PhD.
• 10+ years of experience in Engineering, specifically Robotics, Mechatronics, or Systems Engineering.
• 8+ years of management experience, including 5+ leading Engineering teams in Robotics/Automation.

Responsibilities

• Design, lead, and manage technology up to maturity at Lam.
• Report on development status and technology roadmaps to leadership.
• Develop automated maintenance technology pathfinding roadmaps.
• Identify development risks and mitigation strategies.
• Utilize technology management tools for tracking and managing progress.
• Lead cross-functional teams to support roadmap development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Physical AI

Robotics

Automation

Algorithm development

Python

SQL

OpenCV

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master’s degree

PhD

Engineering degree (Robotics/Mechatronics)

Tools

MCAD tools (e.g., Siemens NX, Creo, SolidWorks)

Job description

The group you’ll be a part of

The Customer Support Business Group focuses on enabling our customers with premier customer support throughout their lifecycle with Lam. We drive performance, productivity, safety, and quality of customers installed base performance and deliver service and lifecycle solutions for their most critical equipment and processes.

The impact you’ll make

Dextro C&F Eng: You will develop and sustain core “toolbox” components that enable production engineering to focus on integration and app development. You will research advanced vision and machine learning techniques that can be applied to Dextro. You will engage with GPE for development of Lam specific components and controls.

What You’ll Do

• Design, lead, and manage Dextro™ C&F to bring key technology to a functional technology readiness level (5) at Lam.
• Work closely with Executive leadership to report on the state-of-the-art, current capabilities, availability, projected time-to-market and progress to plan on the Dextro technology development roadmap.
• Develop and manage an automated maintenance technology pathfinding roadmap, timelines, resource allocations, dependencies, and communicate status to executive stakeholders.
• Identify development opportunities & risks and mitigation strategies to ensure successful technology development conversion to a tangible Mechatronics “Toolbox”.
• Utilize technology management tools to track progress, manage costs, and ensure strategies are up to date.
• Organize, lead, and facilitate both direct reports and cross-functional teams to support roadmap requirements.
• Communicate effectively with executive leadership and functional partners.
• Present complex information clearly and concisely to support decision-making.
• Build trusted relationships to drive alignment and execution.
• Lead, coach and develop direct reports and matrixed team; set clear goals and performance expectations.
• Foster collaboration, inclusion, and shared ownership across a highly matrixed organization.
• Build organizational capabilities, effectiveness and bench strength through organizational development strategies.
• Develop and maintain metrics that support the successful delivery of technology roadmap items, identify key indicators for future improvement opportunities.
• Analyze business processes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and automation to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Utilize data and statistical techniques to collect, analyze, and interpret data to provide insights and recommendations to senior management.

Who We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 15 years of related experience; or 12 years with a Master’s degree; or 8 years with a PhD. An advanced degree preferred.
• Must have an Engineering degree or foreign equivalent in Robotics, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, or a related field and 10+ years of experience in Engineering.
• Must have 8+ years of management experience, including 5+ years leading Engineering teams to design/build Robotic/Automation related products or systems.
• Must have 3+ years of experience working in the semiconductor industry on global programs or projects.
• Must have 3+ years of experience working with technology companies for new product development.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Strong background in physical AI, robotics, automation, and algorithm development.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, OpenCV, and machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch a major benefit.
• Experience with MCAD tools (e.g., Siemens NX, Creo, SolidWorks).
• Ability to work onsite in a robotics lab environment and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• International travel required up to 10%.

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.

Salary

CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: $168,000.00 - $350,000.00. The above salary range for this position is relevant to applicants that reside or work onsite in the California, San Francisco Bay Area only. Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Actual salary may vary from salary offered due to numerous factors including but not limited to unpaid time off, unpaid leave, company mandated shutdown, and other relevant factors.

Our Perks And Benefits

At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.