Supplier Quality Engineer

Lam Research Salzburg GmbH; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Tualatin, OR is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to own supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems for the Anode commodity. You will drive qualification, process capability, risk reduction, and cost-conscious improvements while partnering with internal engineering and external suppliers.

The role focuses on resolving metallurgical and manufacturing challenges, supporting new product introductions, and enabling capacity expansion.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, or a closely related discipline; or 6 years with a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years of experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, supplier engineering, quality engineering, materials engineering.
• Strong understanding of metals processing and manufacturing technologies.
• Familiarity with technical drawings and material specifications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead and owner for the Anode Commodity within SET.
• Evaluate and mitigate metallurgical and manufacturing issues.
• Collaborate with Product Groups to develop material specs.
• Lead process audits and supplier qualifications.
• Drive resolution of supplier quality escalations.

Skills

Metals processing

Quality engineering

Supplier engineering

Materials engineering

Technical drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science/Engineering

Master’s or PhD with experience

Tools

GD&T

SPC

DOE

FMEA

Control Plans

8D

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.

Supplier Quality Engineer

Date: Aug 27, 2026

Location: Tualatin, OR, US, 97062

Worker Category: On-site Flex

The 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.

The impact you’ll make

As a Supplier Quality Engineer (Product Engineer) supporting the Anode commodity, you will serve as the primary technical owner for supplier manufacturing processes, quality systems, and product conformance. You will drive supplier qualification, process capability, risk reduction, and continuous improvement efforts to ensure suppliers consistently meet Lam's requirements for quality, delivery, reliability, and cost. You will work closely with internal engineering teams and external suppliers to resolve complex metallurgical, manufacturing, and process-related challenges while supporting new product introductions, supplier transfers, capacity expansion, and long-term technology roadmaps.

What you'll do

• Serve as technical leadand ownerfor the AnodeCommodity within SET
• Evaluateand mitigatemetallurgical and manufacturing issues
• Collaborate with Product Groups to developmaterial specs.
• Lead process audits and supplier qualifications.
• Driveresolution of supplier qualityescalations

Who we’re looking for

• Minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, or a closely related discipline; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years of experience; or equivalent experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, supplier engineering, quality engineering, materials engineering,
• Strong understanding of metals processing and manufacturing technologies.
• Familiarity with technical drawings and material specifications.

Preferred qualifications

• Prior experience withinmetalsprocessing industries.
• Experience supportingsemiconductor, aerospace, automotive, energy, or other highly regulated manufacturing industries.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and process capability assessments.
• Experience with GD&T, SPC, DOE, FMEA, Control Plans, 8D, RCCA, and statistical analysis techniques.

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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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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