Dir, Engineering

LAM RESEARCH Corporation; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

LAM RESEARCH Corporation is seeking a seasoned customer support engineer focusing on Dextro technology development. The role involves leading engineering initiatives, analyzing processes, and managing cross-functional teams to enhance productivity and quality.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with significant experience in engineering and management, particularly within semiconductor and robotics fields. Moreover, excellent communication skills and proficiency in advanced algorithms and programming languages are essential.

Qualifications

• 15 years of related experience or 12 years with a Master’s degree or 8 years with a PhD.
• 10+ years of experience in Engineering.
• 8+ years of management experience leading Engineering teams.
• 3+ years in the semiconductor industry on global programs.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage Dextro™ C&F technology development.
• Report on capabilities and progress to executive leadership.
• Develop automated maintenance technology roadmap.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Python

SQL

Machine learning frameworks

Robotics

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Engineering degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering

Tools

OpenCV

TensorFlow

PyTorch

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

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.