Site Quality Leader (SQL)

Lam Research; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Chandler, Arizona is looking for a Site Quality Leader to manage and enhance site quality KPIs and culture. This role involves significant responsibilities in quality reporting, improvement processes, and customer interaction.

The ideal candidate should possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant field with extensive experience in semiconductor equipment. Candidates must be willing to work in cleanroom environments and adapt to various working conditions, including potential international travel.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in semiconductor capital equipment field.
• Experience in installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Proficiency in interpreting electrical and mechanical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain site quality KPIs.
• Drive accuracy of reporting and oversee corrective actions.
• Identify trends in quality data to drive improvements.

Skills

Problem statement creation

Root cause determination

Analytical capability

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree

Job description

The group you’ll be a part of

The Customer Support Business Group focuses on enabling our customers with premier customer support throughout their lifecycle with Lam. We drive performance, productivity, safety, and quality of customers installed base performance and deliver service and lifecycle solutions for their most critical equipment and processes.

The impact you’ll make

Site quality leader (SQL) is responsible for owning and maintaining site quality KPIs (NCe, SQI, 8D cycle time, FA closure on time) plus growing the site quality culture. The SQL will drive the accuracy of reporting, e.g. detailed problem description, SAP Damage code selection, customer impact level, etc. through the site. The SQL is also chartered with executing site quality objectives and communicating the voice of the customer and site into the Factory and Engineering teams to drive tangible, sustainable, and measurable quality improvements.

What You’ll Do

• Provide expertise in problem statement creation, root cause determination, and efficacy of corrective actions (5Why/Ishikawa).
• Hold service team accountable for delivering on site quality objectives and results.
• Responsible for developing site problem solving capabilities.
• Conduit for feeding voice of the customer and site into the Factory and Engineering teams to drive tangible, sustainable, and measurable quality improvements.
• Drive 8D quality and cycle time to meet customer and LAM expectation.
• Analytical capability to proactively identify trends and patterns in quality data to proactively drive required improvement.
• Drive activities with the site & QPL to solve the customer’s high level quality concerns and improve Lam’s quality performance.
• Responsible for communication to the Factory when the impact to the customer has changed and an in-progress 8D needs to be updated.
• Work as part of the global QPL/SQL team to improve processes and share BKMs to improve results.
• Utilize the Lam escalation process for business process non-compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Engineering, or related field and 8+ years of experience; or Master’s degree with 6+ years; or equivalent work experience.
• Previous experience in installation, maintenance, repair, or troubleshooting of semiconductor capital equipment.
• Proficiency in interpreting electrical and mechanical schematics, diagrams, and operation manuals.
• Able to work in a clean room environment while wearing personal protective safety equipment, or cleanroom suit.
• Frequently position oneself (e.g., bend, stoop, reach, walk, sit, twist, squat, kneel, climb, stand) to perform job tasks for extended periods.
• Able to travel frequently, domestically and internationally, based on customer needs, flexibility to work a variety shifts including compressed and alternative workweeks including overtime and on-call if needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in basic computer skills and familiarity with common office software including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Communication skills, both written and verbal, in English.
• Solid analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills.

Work Location Models

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.

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.