Sr. Mgr, Engineering

Socket.dev; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 311,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research Corporation seeks a Supplier Engineering Sr. Manager to lead technical efforts in gas integration and OEM components, coordinating across global suppliers and product groups.

You will drive quality improvements, RCA, and action tracking while managing complex programs to meet product milestones. The role requires strong leadership, deep semiconductor process knowledge, and the ability to work across disciplines to resolve production challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials, Chemistry or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Experience in semiconductor equipment industry and supplier quality is preferred.
• Strong problem solving and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Group Engineering to develop and release new integrated assemblies & OEM products to the supply base (Gas Delivery & OEM Components).
• Apply semiconductor manufacturing experience to technical and quality problems across the product lifecycle, with emphasis on new product introduction.
• Coordinate investigations of key quality defects with customers or field service to drive corrective actions.

Skills

Problem solving

Creative thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Travel (domestic & international)

multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials, Chemistry or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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.

Impact You’ll Make

The Supplier Engineer and the Sr. Manager role are part of the Supplier Engineering and Technology team. SET is an organization that is innovative in manufacturing technology, materials and supply chain design. As a Supplier Engineering Sr. Manager, you will have a vital role within the Gas integration and Gas OEM spaces as well as the success of the overall team and commodity. You will have the opportunity to work across organizational functions to resolve technical, quality and production challenges, as well as the opportunity to develop excellence in product design and manufacturing.

Candidate should be a result-driven, self-starter possessing strong interpersonal skills with a strong focus on supporting internal and external customers. This individual should also possess the ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment, to adapt to changing priorities and to work independently in a close-knit team setting.

What You’ll Do

• Work with Lam Product Group Engineering organizations in development and release of new integrated assemblies & OEM products to the supply base – Gas Delivery and OEM Components.
• Apply skills and experience with semiconductor manufacturing and equipment to technical and quality problems encountered in the product life cycle with special attention to new product introduction.
• Coordinate and support investigation of key quality defects of components from the customers and/or field service team to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Drive the improvement of the remote factory suppliers’ quality and manufacturing processes to ensure product quality, cost, and on‑time delivery.
• Act as liaison / technical lead for cross‑functional projects to include Build Verify and Production Readiness Review.
• Audit and document supply base performance on critical process of records and overall quality management systems.
• Collaborate on the continuous development of supply base through close teamwork with product management, global product group, and supplier business managers.
• Leads, and is personally accountable for, high‑profile project timelines and milestones.
• Continuously working on process improvement and developing Best Known Methods.
• Provide technical support in Build, Test and FQA to suppliers in deposition and etch product deployment and transition.
• Perform Standardized Supplier Quality Audits and administer Supplier Quality Scorecard for existing suppliers to promote continuous improvement.
• Drive Root Cause and Corrective Action Analysis on defects and Escalations.

Who We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials, Chemistry or Mechanical Engineering from accredited university.
• 6-8 years of people management experience with 8 years of working in the Semiconductor Equipment Industry.
• Creative thinking and strong problem solving and troubleshooting capabilities, including experience in the areas of gas delivery integration and OEM gas components.
• Solid understanding of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, mass/momentum/heat transfer.
• Solid understanding of statistical process control and basic statistical analysis used in production setting.
• Solid understanding of equipment and component manufacturing processes.
• Experience in supplier process development & quality management.
• Understanding of failure analysis and problem solving.
• Ability to learn new skills quickly with minimal guidance.
• International & domestic travelling.
• Mechanical/fluid delivery system design.
• Systems engineering, integration and customer fab knowledge.
• Solid understanding of various problem‑solving methodologies to include 8‑D/5 why.
• Project Management / Team Lead experience.
• Experience with working with global suppliers.
• Effective verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Attention to details.

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.

Salary

CA SanFrancisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: Min $146,000 – Max $311,000.

The above salary range for this position is relevant to applicants that reside or work onsite in the California, SanFrancisco 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.

Work Location Model

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lam Research (“Lam” or the “Company”) is an equal‑opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms its 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.