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Director, Engineering: Conductor Etch

LAM RESEARCH Corporation
Fremont, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2025

In your career, let’s prove what’s possible.

At Lam Research, we create equipment that 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.

Date : Jan 28, 2025

Location : Fremont, CA, US, 94538

Worker Category : On-site Flex

The Group You’ll Be A Part Of

In the Global Products Group, we are dedicated to excellence in the design and engineering of Lam's etch and deposition products. We drive innovation to ensure our cutting-edge solutions are helping to solve the biggest challenges in the semiconductor industry.

The Impact You’ll Make

The person in this position will be responsible for leading a team within Conductor Etch Product Group. You will lead a Process Team supporting a key Lam customer. Your team will support the development of new or modified process formulations, definition of processing or handling equipment requirements and specifications, review of processing techniques and methods applied in the manufacture, fabrication, and evaluation of semiconductors. The role will work collaboratively with various functional groups within the Product and Technology Groups. The person will work to effectively communicate and champion pathfinding needs (internally). Additionally, you will analyze customer technology trends and requirements and identify opportunities for increasing customer and business value through product differentiation.

What You’ll Do

Key responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to :

  • Strategic focus
  • Maintain detailed knowledge of customer process flows

Continually maintain an analysis of customer flow to identify opportunities for Lam to add value to the customer

  • Align strategies and tactics with marketing, business development, product managers, program managers, and PL head. Primarily through bimonthly review, but should be on as needed basis.
  • Execute plans successfully
  • Initiate and manage JDP programs which mutually benefit Lam and the customer
  • Co-ordinate and be involved in demo and productivity activity in Fremont relating to the customer
  • Responsibilities may include running the demo or at least reviewing results and demo report with demo engineer

  • Penetration of new applications; defense of existing applications
  • Development of new technology
  • Alignment with production owner
  • Ensure successful qualification of applications at customer site
  • Who We’re Looking For

    To qualify for this exciting position, you will need :

  • Solid Etch process development background and track record of success
  • Specific technical experience we are looking for : High aspect ratio etching, physics, surface chemistry
  • Master’s degree in a field such as chemistry, materials science, or physics or equivalent experience in areas such as device fabrication, chemical vapor deposition or semiconductor yield engineering. A Ph.D. is a plus but not required.
  • 10 years of related experience in wafer process equipment startups and sustaining at customer sites
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for customer interaction are a must
  • Decision making; strong influencing and partnering skills and an ability to develop relationships and work effectively with customers with strong presentation skills
  • Ability to develop and execute plans, consistently delivering expected business results and working effectively in a changing environment sometimes filled with ambiguity.
  • Strong initiative with a willingness to take ownership and drive a project to completion coupled with strong process and systemic thinking capabilities
  • An ability to establish rapport and earn trust representing us to the customer
  • Collaboration; extremely good at balancing between focusing on own area of responsibilities and contributing across Lam and effectively aligns stakeholders who have disparate views and agendas in support of a course of action
  • Travel - This job requires customer contact; approximately 20-25% 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.

    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.

    CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position : $163,000.00 - $339,000.00.

    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.

    Nearest Major Market : San Francisco

    Nearest Secondary Market : Oakland

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