Product Change Analyst 3

LAM RESEARCH Corporation; Livermore (CA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research Corporation seeks a seasoned ECN-focused professional to drive engineering change management. You will coordinate between engineering, manufacturing, field operations, and marketing to document changes and monitor implementation progress across multiple teams.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of related experience, strong cost-analysis and BoM skills, and proficiency with SAP and MS Office. This hybrid role offers a competitive US salary and benefits in California.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related experience or 3 years with a Master's degree, or equivalent work experience.
• Expert level knowledge in Engineering Change Mgmt. Process.
• Experience in cost analysis on change orders relative to BoM changes.
• Good understanding of BoM structure including Config BOM.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, MS Access and MS Word.

Responsibilities

• Drive ECN implementation through scheduled tasks and milestones.
• Analyze inventory, demand, POs, and material availability to support ECN.
• Dispostion of inventory to reduce excess and obsolescence.
• Manage ECN effectivity dates per requirements and material readiness.
• Ensure correct demand for ECNs via OBOM changes.
• Identify risks and drive corrective actions to resolution.
• Coordinate with CIM Program Manager, Supply Chain, and Remote Factory teams.
• Monitor progress, escalate overdue tasks, and maintain KPIs.
• Document assessments, decisions, risks, and mitigation plans for traceability.

Skills

Engineering Change Mgmt. Process

Cost Analysis

BoM knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

PhD without experience

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

MS Access

MS Word

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

Implements and maintains an Engineering Change Notice System. These changes will include product improvements, repairs, and new product development. Coordinates the interaction between engineering, manufacturing, field operations, and marketing to ensure appropriate changes are documented.

What you’ll do

• Drive execution of approved ECN Implementation plans through timely completion of assigned Implementation Scheduler Tasks
• Analyze inventory, demand, open POs, and material availability to support Implementation and minimizing E&O
• Conduct inventory disposition and reassessment activities to identify and mitigate excess, obsolete, and at-risk inventory.
• Establish, update, and manage ECN Effectivity Dates in accordance with Implementation requirements, material readiness, and Lam Standards
• Ensure correct demand being driven for ECNs by executing OBOM changes
• Identify implementation risks and issues, including effectivity date conflicts, excess inventory exposure, demand changes, and material availability concerns, and drive corrective actions to resolution
• Coordinates and communicates to internal (ex. CIM Program Manager) and external teams (ex. Supply Chain, Planning, Remote Factory, etc.) to ensure successful Scheduler Task completion and ECN Implementation.
• Monitor implementation progress, follow up on assigned actions, and escalation overdue tasks or risks that could impact implementation timelines.
• Maintain accountability for implementation quality, SLA adherence, and achievement of operational KPIs
• Document implementation assessments, decisions, risks, and mitigation plans to ensure traceability, compliance, and successful ECN closure.

Who we’re looking for

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.
• Experience and Expert level knowledge in Engineering Change Mgmt. Process.
• Experience in Cost Analysis on change orders wrt BoM Changes.
• Good understanding of BoM (Bill of Material) structure including Config BOM.
• Experience in working with MS Excel, MS Access & MS Word.
• Skills to Influence and drive decisions across cross functional groups.
• Detailed oriented, strong analytical skills, and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication skills (written & verbal).

Preferred qualifications

• Good Problem-solving techniques.
• Knowledge of SAP.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma/Problem Solving Methodologies.

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

Salary

Salary Range for this position: Min $72,000 - Max $170,000.

The above salary range for this position is relevant to applicants that reside in California and most states. 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.