Supervisor 2, Facilities

Lam Research; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in California seeks an experienced Facilities Lab Services Operations Manager for gas and chemical systems. You will lead contracted operations teams, oversee safety, and manage budgets to ensure reliable lab operations.

The role requires 8+ years in semiconductor facilities, 3+ years leading teams, and strong collaboration with internal and external partners. Lam offers hybrid work options and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or chemical engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in semiconductor operations, facilities, sub-fab, or related environments.
• 3+ years leading contractors, service providers, or maintenance teams.
• Experience with gas and chemical distribution systems.
• Strong budgeting, problem-solving, and continuous improvement skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Program management of contracted operations teams and maintenance providers.
• Ensure safe, reliable operation of gas, liquid chemical, and solid chemical systems.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, POs, invoices, and spending on labor and parts.
• Serve as main contact for internal customers and escalations.
• Develop and improve operating procedures and processes.
• Drive continuous improvement using best practices from Lam sites.
• Track KPIs for budget, on-time work orders, and system operation.
• Lead incident reporting and root cause analysis.
• Support design reviews, upgrades, and infrastructure changes.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Travel

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

Gas cabinets

VMBs

Bulk gas systems

Chemical delivery units

Job description

Group you'll be a part of

The impact you'll make

The Facilities Lab Services Operations Manager, for the Gas and Chemical systems, is focused on supporting equipment and systems that provide the process gases and chemicals to the semiconductor lab equipment.

What you'll do

• Program management of contracted operations teams and maintenance service providers. Accountable for service provider performance, including oversight of onsite leadership responsible for daytoday operations, maintenance execution, and personnel performance.
• Accountable for the safe and reliable operation and maintenance of the gas, liquid chemical, and solid chemical supply and distribution systems.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, purchase orders, invoices, and spending for labor, materials, spare parts, and emergency repairs.
• Serve as a key contact for internal customers, escalations, and nonstandard support requests.
• Develop and improve operating procedures, documentation, and business processes.
• Drive continuous improvement of processes and procedures including incorporation of learning from other Lam sites and the semiconductor industry best practices.
• Responsible for key performance indicator (KPI) reporting for budget, on time work order completion, in-spec system operation, and interruptions to lab experiments/production.
• Lead and participate in incident/event reporting and root cause analysis for systems of responsibility.
• Support design reviews, equipment upgrades, and infrastructure changes for systems within scope.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards for hazardous gas and chemical systems, and perform other related duties as needed.

Who we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 8+ years of experience in semiconductor operations, facilities, sub-fab, or direct support equipment environments.
• 3+ years of experience leading contractors, service providers, or maintenance teams.
• Experience with gas and chemical distribution systems, including specialty gas cabinets, VMBs, bulk gas systems, and chemical delivery units.
• Knowledge of safe operations, maintenance practices, and compliance requirements for hazardous gas and chemical systems.
• Strong skills in budgeting, performance tracking, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• Domestic and international travel may be required.

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: Min: $92,000 - Max: $211,000.

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.