Product Engineer - Supplier Engineering Technology

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

In this position, you, as a Supplier Engineer play a vital role with the Mechatronics / Robotic suppliers.  You will have the opportunity to work across organizational functions to resolve technical, quality and production challenges, as well as opportunity to develop excellence in product design and manufacturing at the Mechatronics / Robotics supply chain.

The ideal candidate will be result-driven, self-starter possessing strong interpersonal skills with a focus on supporting internal and external customers.  This individual should also possess the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.

What You’ll Do

• Work with Lam Product Group Engineering organizations in development and release of new integrated assemblies & products to suppliers – Robotics, Mechatronics and Motion Controls.
• Coordinate and support investigation of key quality defects of components from the customers and/or field service team to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Drive the improvement of the suppliers’ quality and manufacturing processes to ensure product quality, cost, and on-time-delivery.
• Act as liaison / technical lead for cross functional projects to include Build Verify and Production Readiness Review.
• Audit and document supply base performance on critical process of records and overall quality management systems.
• Collaborate on the continuous development of supply base through close teamwork with product management, global product group, and supplier business managers.
• Leads, and is personally accountable for, project timelines and milestones.
• Continuously working on process improvement and developing Best Known Methods.
• Provide technical support in Build, Test and FQA to suppliers in deposition and etch product deployment and transition.
• Perform Standardized Supplier Quality Audits and administer Supplier Quality Scorecard for existing suppliers to promote continuous improvement.
• Drive Root Cause and Corrective Action Analysis on defects and Escalations.

Who We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Basic understand of Robotics/Mechanical/fluid delivery system design.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills; methodologies such as: 8-D and/or 5Whys.
• Project Management 
• Experience working with suppliers
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Attentions to details

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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