Dir, Manufacturing Engineering

Lam Research Salzburg GmbH; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Portland, OR is seeking a Director of Manufacturing Engineering for the Tualatin Pilot Manufacturing team. You will lead the Manufacturing Engineering organization responsible for developing assembly and test methods for transition to the Global Factory Network, influencing product design decisions from concept through high-volume production.

In this role, you will drive pilot engineering deliverables, accelerate product transitions, and scale digital manufacturing technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 10+ years in manufacturing/operational roles.
• Experience building teams during growth or transformation.
• Background in electronics or similar high-complexity industries.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management.
• Ability to influence via data and metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead ME organization to develop assembly and test methods for transitions to Global Factory Network.
• Champion manufacturability across product development and release processes.
• Drive pilot engineering deliverables and accelerate product transitions.
• Scale digital manufacturing and AI tools within teams.
• Bridge safety, cost, and cycle-time needs with product design.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing Engineering

Cross-functional Collaboration

Process Improvement

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Advanced degree preferred

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.

Dir, Manufacturing Engineering

Date: Jul 24, 2026

Location: Tualatin, OR, US, 97062

Worker Category: On-site

The group you’ll be a part

TheTualatin Pilot Engineeringteam is part of Global Operations,partnering with the design teams in Deposition Product Group and the operations teams in the Global Factory Network to execute high quality new product transitions. This organization drives high qualityproductivity, and innovative performance across Lam’s Tualatin manufacturing operations within a culture centered on safety and continuous improvement.

The impact you’ll make

As the Director of Manufacturing Engineering for the TualatinPilot Manufacturingteam, you will lead the Manufacturing Engineering (ME) organization responsible fordeveloping the Assembly and Test methods for transition to the Global Factory Network. You will be a champion of manufacturability in the Product Development & Release process, influencing product design decisions from concept through high-volume manufacturing transition.

In this role, you willlead the execution of Pilot engineering deliverables under the Product Development & Release process, continuously assessing methods to accelerate product transitions in support of our Shift Left objectives. You willscale the use of digital manufacturing technologies within your teams, delivering advanced assembly and test instructions early in the product lifecycle. Your leadership will bridge the evolving safety,cost,and cycle time needs of the Global Factory Network with the product design process.This role reports to the Senior Director of TualatinPilotManufacturing.

What you’ll do

Lead thetransformation of theTualatin Manufacturing Engineeringteam’s methods and missionin support ofShift Leftobjectives, including the implementation of emerging Digital Manufacturing and AI tools.

Lead a team of Engineering Managers and Engineers who:

• Developmanufacturing and test instructions based on design engineering inputs
• Provide assembly and test engineering supportto the Pilot Manufacturing team
• Assess new products for manufacturabilityby creating scorecards and activelyparticipatingin design reviews
• Diagnose and drive corrective action of issuesidentifiedin virtual and physical build by collaborating with design and quality engineering

Build a strong, capable,data drivenengineering culture aligned with Lam’s global manufacturing strategy.

Buildrelationships withpeer executives in theproduct group and factorynetwork.

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with10+ years of experience in relevant operational or manufacturing engineering roles within a global,cross functionalenvironment.An advanced degree preferred.
• Proven ability to build teams, especiallyduringperiods of growth or transformation.
• Background in manufacturing operations in electronics, aerospace, healthcare, or similarhigh complexityindustries.
• Demonstrated ability toidentifyopportunities, build a compelling vision, and lead multidisciplinary stakeholders through change.
• Skilled at setting clear expectations, managing accountabilities, and resolving conflicts quickly.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, witha strongleadership presence and the ability toinfluencethroughdata.
• Proven ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organization and with global partners.
• Solid understanding of mechanical engineering principles, vacuum integrity, and basic electricalcomponentbehavior.
• Demonstrated leadership in fostering an inclusive, diverse, and collaborative culture.

Preferred qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing engineering principles, includinghands-onexperience managing and improving key operational metrics such as Statistical Process Control (SPC) andFirst‑PassYield (FPY).
• Lean/Six Sigma certification preferred, withdemonstratedcompetence in structured,data drivenproblem solving.

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.

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.

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