Sr. Mgr, Engineering

The Office of the CTO is where innovation takes center stage. We inspire our global technicalcommunity to take on grand challenges, understand emerging trends, identify the criticalinflections, and drive our sustainability, Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) practicesthat will define the next generation of semiconductors and continued impact.

As a Senior Manager of Engineering at Lam, you will operate on cutting-edge technology, harnessing atomic precision, material science, and surface engineering to push technical boundaries. Your role involves Managing a team of highly experienced process and product engineering professionals. Your expertise and knowledge play a crucial role our customers success, making an impact on the next generation of semiconductor breakthroughs.

In this role, you will directly contribute to Lam's Aether team.

• Manage a team of engineers with expert-level technical support for CVD photoresist deposition and dry plasma development, including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and escalation management.
• Act as the primary technical contact between customers, field teams, and the Aether Product Group, ensuring clear communication and rapid issue resolution.Lead on-site and remote engagements, including installation, training, and optimization of new and existing products to maximize customer success.
• Gather and relay customer feedback to the Aether Product Group to influence product improvements and future designs.Document technical issues, lessons learned, and best practices to prevent recurrence and improve customer experience.
• Collaboratively engineer innovative semiconductor equipment and process design solutions to quickly resolve customer issues and improve product quality in a dynamic fast-paced challenging environment.
• Lead a team of engineers that will interact with lab ops, HW engineering, and other product engineers to design and conduct experiments, tests, and prototypes to resolve complex technical problems.
• Focus on productivity aspect of the Aether productsSupports product development from product prototyping, development, deployment/product release, and initial field support.Present analysis and support technical recommendations clearly and concisely.

• Advanced degree (Ph.D. with 3+ years, MS with 6+ years, or BS with 8+ years) in engineering or related technical field.Strong background in CVD deposition and/or conductor etch
• Proven experience in customer-facing technical roles with excellent problem-solving skills.Exceptional communication skills-able to explain complex technical concepts clearly to customers and internal teams.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% to support customer sites.
• Highly motivated self-starter with a collaborative mindset and ability to work in fast-paced environments.

• Experience managing engineers working on performance related issues and escalation handling.
• Project management skills including data collection planning and cross-functional alignment.
• Strong presentation and influencing skills to guide customers toward recommended solutions.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools and presentation software.

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.