Product Manager 4

Lam Research Corporation; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

On-site Flex

Virtual Flex

Job summary

Lam Research Corporation is seeking a Product Manager to define strategy, roadmap, and features for Etch products and platforms. You will own both strategic and tactical responsibilities across the product lifecycle, from definition to production release, upgrades, and end-of-life.

You will lead cross-functional teams across engineering, marketing, operations, and service to deliver a Whole Product that meets customer performance targets, with a focus on cost, lead time, and field readiness.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ownership of complex products or programs across multiple lifecycle phases.
• Domain knowledge in etch processes, platforms, or modules.
• Experience in semiconductor equipment or related advanced technology industries.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the product vision and multi-year roadmap for assigned etch products or platforms.
• Lead roadmap alignment discussions with engineering, marketing, operations, and executive stakeholders.
• Translate strategy into clear success criteria, program vision, and prioritized investment decisions.
• Govern Plan of Record (POR) for major programs, options, and sustaining initiatives.
• Hold cross-functional teams accountable to deliverables, milestones, cost targets, and performance objectives.
• Own product definition in Product Option Architecture (POA) and approve changes.
• Lead customer roadmap reviews and ensure decisions are grounded in customer value and commercial outcomes.

Skills

Etch domain knowledge

Product management

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years experience

Master’s degree with 6+ years experience

PhD with 3+ years experience

Job description

The group you’ll be a part ofIn the Global Products Group – Etch , we drive excellence in the design, development, and lifecycle management of Lam’s etch platforms and modules. The Etch Product Group is responsible for translating deep customer and market understanding into differentiated, scalable, and profitable products that solve the semiconductor industry’s most complex challenges.The impact you’ll makeAs a Product Manager at Lam, you play a crucial role in defining the strategy, roadmap, and features of the product. You will own both strategic and tactical responsibilities across the entire product life cycle, from definition and planning to production release, upgrades, and end-of-life. Your leadership skills will be vital in ensuring cross-functional collaboration across different departments to drive the success of the portfolio of products. With your expertise in both business and technical domains, you’ll bring the product vision to life for Lam and our customers.What you’ll doOwn and evolve the product vision and multi‑year roadmap for assigned etch products or platforms, integrating customer needs, market dynamics, and technology direction. Lead roadmap alignment discussions with engineering, marketing, operations, and executive stakeholders.Translate strategy into clear success criteria, program vision, and prioritized investment decisions.Author, communicate, and govern the Plan of Record (POR) for major programs, options, and sustaining initiatives.Hold cross‑functional teams accountable to committed deliverables, milestones, cost targets, and performance objectives. Manage tradeoffs explicitly, balancing speed, risk, cost, and long‑term product health.Accountable for delivery of a Whole Product that is qualified and meets customer performance targets, released into manufacturing with predictable cost and lead time, supportable in the field with complete documentation, training, and spares readinessOwn product definition in Product Option Architecture (POA) and approve product changes. Govern unreleased product execution, including build plans, material readiness, and release gating.Serve as the internal voice of the customer , engaging with account teams, and regional marketing. Lead customer roadmap reviews, issue prioritization, and escalation alignment for critical accounts. Ensure product decisions are grounded in customer value, competitive positioning, and commercial outcomes.Lead large, matrixed cross‑functional teams without direct authority. Drive clarity, alignment, and decision‑making across engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and service organizations.Who we’re looking forMinimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience in semiconductor equipment or advanced technology industries.Demonstrated ownership of complex products or programs across multiple lifecycle phases.Preferred qualificationsDomain knowledge in etch processes, platforms, or modules .Our commitmentWe 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.SalaryCA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: $104,000.00 - $231,000.00.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 BenefitsAt 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.