Director, Engineering: Conductor Etch

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 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.