Gas & Chemical Systems Operations Manager

Lam Research; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

On-site & remote options

Job summary

Lam Research in Fremont, CA seeks an experienced Facilities Lab Services Operations Manager for Gas and Chemical systems. You will oversee contracted operations, ensure safe, reliable gas and chemical distribution, and manage budgets and procurement to support lab facilities and production.

The role requires 8+ years in semiconductor operations, 3+ years leading teams, and strong budgeting, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in semiconductor operations, facilities, sub-fab, or direct support equipment environments.
• 3+ years of experience leading contractors, service providers, or maintenance teams.
• Experience with gas and chemical distribution systems, including specialty gas cabinets, VMBs, bulk gas systems, and chemical delivery units.
• Knowledge of safe operations, maintenance practices, and compliance requirements for hazardous gas and chemical systems.
• Strong skills in budgeting, performance tracking, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• Domestic and international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Program management of contracted operations teams and maintenance service providers.
• Accountable for safe and reliable operation and maintenance of gas, liquid chemical, and solid chemical systems.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, purchase orders, invoices, and spending for labor, materials, spare parts, and emergency repairs.
• Serve as a key contact for internal customers, escalations, and nonstandard support requests.
• Develop and improve operating procedures, documentation, and business processes.
• Drive continuous improvement of processes and procedures including learnings from other Lam sites and industry best practices.
• Responsible for KPI reporting for budget, on-time work order completion, in-spec system operation, and interruptions to lab experiments/production.
• Lead and participate in incident/event reporting and root cause analysis for systems of responsibility.
• Support design reviews, equipment upgrades, and infrastructure changes for systems within scope.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards for hazardous gas and chemical systems.

Skills

Program management

Budgeting

Communication

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Leadership

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Job description

Lam Research in Fremont, CA seeks an experienced Facilities Lab Services Operations Manager for Gas and Chemical systems. You will oversee contracted operations, ensure safe, reliable gas and chemical distribution, and manage budgets and procurement to support lab facilities and production.

The role requires 8+ years in semiconductor operations, 3+ years leading teams, and strong budgeting, problem-solving, and communication skills.