Sr. Mgr, Mechatronics Engineer

Lam Research Corporation; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research Corporation in the California San Francisco Bay Area seeks a Dextro C&F Senior Engineering Manager to develop and sustain core toolbox components enabling production engineering. You will research advanced vision and ML techniques for Dextro and engage with internal and external tech for Lam-specific components and controls.

You will lead a small team, report on capabilities and roadmap, and drive the Mechatronics toolbox within the Dextro platform.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Robotics, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, or related field with 6+ years of engineering experience.
• 10+ years of related engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 18+ years with a Master’s; or 6+ years with a PhD.
• 6+ years of management experience, including 4+ years leading engineering teams to design/build robotic/automation products or systems.
• 3+ years of experience working with technology companies for new product development.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Strong background in physical AI, robotics, automation, and algorithm development.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, OpenCV, and ML frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Experience with MCAD tools: Siemens NX, Creo, SolidWorks.
• Ability to work onsite in a robotics lab and travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Design, lead, and manage a small team of Dextro C&F engineers to bring key technology enablers to a functional technology readiness level (5) at Lam.
• Work closely with management to report on the state-of-the-art, current capabilities, availability, projected time-to-market and progress to plan on the Dextro technology development roadmap.
• Identify development opportunities, risks and mitigation strategies to ensure successful technology development opportunities are converted into a tangible Mechatronics toolbox within the Dextro platform.
• Utilize management systems to track progress, manage costs, and ensure strategies are up to date.
• Lead and facilitate both direct reports and cross-functional teams to support technology roadmap requirements.
• Present complex information clearly and concisely to support decision-making.
• Build trusted relationships to drive alignment and execution.
• Lead, coach and develop direct reports; set clear goals and performance expectations.
• Foster collaboration, inclusion, and shared ownership across a highly matrixed organization.
• Develop and maintain metrics that support the successful delivery of technology roadmap items, identify key indicators for future improvement opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Python

SQL

OpenCV

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Robotics

AI

Machine learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Robotics/Mechatronics/Systems Engineering

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Siemens NX

Creo

SolidWorks

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

Dextro C&F Sr. Engineering Manager: You will develop and sustain core "toolbox" components that enable production engineering to focus on integration and app development. You will research advanced vision and machine learning techniques that can be applied to Dextro. You will engage with internal and external advanced technology for the development of Lam-specific components and controls.

What you’ll do

• Design, lead, and manage a small team of Dextro™ C&F engineers to bring key technology enablers to a functional technology readiness level (5) at Lam.
• Work closely with management to report on the state-of-the-art, current capabilities, availability, projected time-to-market and progress to plan on the Dextro technology development roadmap.
• Identify development opportunities, risks and mitigation strategies to ensure successful technology development opportunities are converted into a tangible Mechatronics “Toolbox” within the Dextro™ platform.
• Utilize management systems to track progress, manage costs, and ensure strategies are up to date.
• Lead and facilitate both direct reports and cross-functional teams to support technology roadmap requirements.
• Present complex information clearly and concisely to support decision-making.
• Build trusted relationships to drive alignment and execution.
• Lead, coach and develop direct reports; set clear goals and performance expectations.
• Foster collaboration, inclusion, and shared ownership across a highly matrixed organization.
• Develop and maintain metrics that support the successful delivery of technology roadmap items, identify key indicators for future improvement opportunities.

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 10 years of related experience; or 18 years with a Master’s degree; or 6 years with a PhD. An advanced degree preferred.
• Must have an Engineering degree or foreign equivalent in Robotics, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, or a related field and 6+ years of experience in Engineering.
• Must have 6+ years of management experience, including 4+ years leading Engineering teams to design/build Robotic/Automation related products or systems.
• Must have 3+ years of experience working with technology companies for new product development.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Strong background in physical AI, robotics, automation, and algorithm development.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, OpenCV, and machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch a major benefit.
• Experience with MCAD tools (e.g., Siemens NX, Creo, SolidWorks).
• Ability to work onsite in a robotics lab environment and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• International travel required up to 20%.

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

CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: $166,000.00 - $350,000.00.

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.