Product Structure Engineer 4

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

Job summary

Lam Research is seeking a Product Options Architecture professional in Fremont, CA to align POA options with BOMs and drive accurate configurations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement changes and ensure ECOs reflect correct project milestones.

The role demands strong BOM knowledge and ERP experience. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree with extensive related experience, familiarity with MRP systems, and SAP/PLM exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with related experience or higher; 8+ years preferred.
• Experience coordinating across diverse functions and levels.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Knowledge of BOM structures and engineering change processes.
• Experience with MRP systems and ERP environments.
• Computer literacy: Windows, MS 365, Teams, email.

Responsibilities

• Ensure BOM supports all POA options and BOM items.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Project Managers and Design Engineers.
• Review ECOs for accuracy, set effectivity dates, implement changes.
• Ensure modeling and programming align with documented requests.
• Validate BOM accuracy across configurations before customer release.
• Work with partners to correct errors and drive corrective actions.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement projects (CIPs).
• Provide training on the POA process to partners.

Skills

BOM knowledge

MRP experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

SAP

PLM systems

Windows / MS 365

Education

Bachelor's degree

8+ years experience / Master 6 years / PhD 3 years

Tools

SAP

PLM system

MRP systems

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.

Date: Aug 24, 2026

Location: Fremont, CA, US, 94538

Worker Category: On-site Flex

The impact you’ll make

You will be part of the Product Option Architecture (POA) team. POA is an organizational representation of current and future products and options that Lam Research sells to our customers. The Product Structure Engineering team is a component of the POA organization and is responsible for managing the connection between available options in the POA and the Bill of Material (BOM). This connection ensures the correct materials are driven through MRP to support customer‑selected configurations.

What you’ll do

• Ensure the BOM supports all options available in the POA, requiring logical thinking to understand the relationships between POA options and BOM items.
• Work with cross-functional teams (CFTs), including Product Managers, Project Managers, and Design Engineers, to determine additions or changes to available options and execute plans based on established milestones.
• Review engineering change orders (ECOs) for accuracy, set effectivity dates, and implement changes in the POA system.
• Ensure accuracy of modeling and programming against documented requests.
• Collaborate with others to validate BOM accuracy across various configurations prior to options being released to customers.
• Work with business partners to correct errors, including root cause investigation and implementation of corrective actions.
• Initiate and participate in continuous improvement projects (CIPs) to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the team.
• Provide training support to new business partners on the POA process, including roles and responsibilities.

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of related experience; or 6 years with a Master’s degree; or 3 years with a PhD; or equivalent experience.
• Ability to successfully interact and coordinate across diverse functions and organizational levels, including technical and non-technical teams, managers, and individual contributors.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Knowledge of BOM structures and the engineering change process.
• Experience working with MRP systems.
• Computer literacy, including proficiency with Windows, the Microsoft 365 suite, Microsoft Teams, and email.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with hardware configuration and product management.
• Experience working with SAP.
• Experience with a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system.
• Knowledge of semiconductor capital equipment.

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.

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CA 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 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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