What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Program Manager 3 position at Lam Research?
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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.
Technical Program Manager 3
Date: Feb 5, 2025
Location:
Tualatin, OR, US, 97062
Req ID: 187641
Worker Category: On-site
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
As a Technical Program Manager at Lam, you are not just overseeing projects – you’re orchestrating breakthroughs in support of [insert strategic initiative]. You’ll lead cross-functional teams through successful project execution blending your technical excellence with strategic planning to deliver new or upgraded products. Your role is vital, owning technical projects from initiation through delivery using your expertise in planning, directing, and monitoring schedules and budget.
What You’ll Do
Manage and lead program level projects, improvements, and initiatives pertaining to semiconductor equipment hardware and software changes, operational initiatives, and lab process management in the company’s R&D lab in Tualatin that pertains to two or more business units or product groups.
Technically managing metrology operations in the lab as well as developing data analytics for metrology and process utilization.
Create documentation and structure on all projects for sustainability and accountability and create processes and procedures accordingly.
Accountable for all aspects of the leadership, management, documentation, and implementation of the project.
Ability to train a cross-functional team on implementation of projects
Use basic methods to track and prioritize projects, and communicate to management regularly on progress, issues, opportunities, and help needed.
Manage multiple projects at a time across diverse groups and stakeholders while optimizing solutions
Partner and collaborate successfully with key stakeholders including process groups, facility owners, global supply management, central design, global IT, site construction and suppliers.
Translate business and technical requirements into high quality project designs that enable affordable and constructible solutions.
Who We’re Looking For
Minimum Qualifications
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.
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.
Discover more at Lam Benefits
Nearest Major Market: Portland Oregon
Job Segment: Information Technology, IT Manager, Facilities, Project Manager, Engineer, Technology, Operations, Engineering
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.
Technical Program Manager 3
Date: Feb 5, 2025
Location:
Tualatin, OR, US, 97062
Req ID: 187641
Worker Category: On-site
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
As a Technical Program Manager at Lam, you are not just overseeing projects – you’re orchestrating breakthroughs in support of [insert strategic initiative]. You’ll lead cross-functional teams through successful project execution blending your technical excellence with strategic planning to deliver new or upgraded products. Your role is vital, owning technical projects from initiation through delivery using your expertise in planning, directing, and monitoring schedules and budget.
What You’ll Do
Manage and lead program level projects, improvements, and initiatives pertaining to semiconductor equipment hardware and software changes, operational initiatives, and lab process management in the company’s R&D lab in Tualatin that pertains to two or more business units or product groups.
Technically managing metrology operations in the lab as well as developing data analytics for metrology and process utilization.
- Ensuring stakeholders are adhering to queuing processes
- Learning and implementing new software for queuing
- Analytics for all metrology tools and tool utilization
- Ensuring complete training of new technicians
- Reviewing technical data sheets for new equipment and providing oversight of implementation
Create documentation and structure on all projects for sustainability and accountability and create processes and procedures accordingly.
Accountable for all aspects of the leadership, management, documentation, and implementation of the project.
Ability to train a cross-functional team on implementation of projects
Use basic methods to track and prioritize projects, and communicate to management regularly on progress, issues, opportunities, and help needed.
Manage multiple projects at a time across diverse groups and stakeholders while optimizing solutions
Partner and collaborate successfully with key stakeholders including process groups, facility owners, global supply management, central design, global IT, site construction and suppliers.
Translate business and technical requirements into high quality project designs that enable affordable and constructible solutions.
Who We’re Looking For
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related STEM field with 5 years’ experience managing cross-functional engineering projects with multiple stakeholders.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
- Experience working with/on cross-functional teams
- Self-starter to develop project proposals, communicate and work with key stakeholders, ability to communicate across multiple groups without hesitancy.
- Willingness to manage discussions with executive management drilling down to details and managing efforts hands on.
- Able to manage within a cross-functional team with little guidance or direction.
- Demonstrated motivation and ability to self-learn new topics
- Ability to initiate projects with incomplete inputs and work towards consensus
- Capable of self-prioritizing work to overall business needs
- Demonstrate fundamental problem-solving knowledge.
- Desire to work and manage projects of various scope and content
- Experience with data analytics or organizing large amounts of data
- Experience writing software code or desire to learn
- Experience with semiconductor processing equipment, metrology equipment, or similar integrated automated processing equipment.
- Experience in engineering operations and technology implementation
- Proficiency in MS Excel (macro development/coding)
- Basic project management experience (ability to track projects and prioritize tasks)
- Experience with Microsoft Project and Visio
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.
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.
Discover more at Lam Benefits
Nearest Major Market: Portland Oregon
Job Segment: Information Technology, IT Manager, Facilities, Project Manager, Engineer, Technology, Operations, Engineering
