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 MakeDesigns, implements and maintains quality assurance protocols and methods for processing materials into partially finished or finished products.Responsible for planning, implementing and managing compliance of manufacturing and production processes with internal and external safety, quality and regulatory standards requirements for worldwide distribution.Designs methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of production processes, production equipment and finished products.Performs analysis of reports and production data to identify trends and recommend updates or changes to quality standards and procedures when necessary.May assure compliance to in-house and/or external specifications and standards (i.e.GLP, GMP, ISO, Six Sigma).What You'll Do• The candidate will be responsible for performing professional engineering examination and evaluation of Lam's suppliers for surface treatments including precision cleaning, coating, anodizing, plating, and micro-contamination control.• The ideal candidate will play an active role managing projects and products relative to supplier manufacturing development, quality initiatives, supplier selection, problem solving as well as designing and conducting independent experiments and tests.• Project management duties include working with cross-functional teams consisting of supply business management, engineering, manufacturing, field service and suppliers to provide feedback and requirements during new product development through to production release.• Candidates need to exhibit excellent problem-solving skills: defining the problem, identifying objectives, assessing risk, developing approach, analyzing results and providing recommendations.• Ideal candidate will direct and independently manage manufacturing process/quality implementation of required changes and modifications at suppliers.• Ensure suppliers' manufacturing processes are in place to produce reliable products in a repeatable manner.Develop and audit quality control systems.Develop and drive supplier improvement plans.• Develop and execute plans for failure analysis on products returned from the field related to inorganic, organic, and particle contamination and material issues.• Coordinate development activities with suppliers and product groups in developing new products.• Conduct effective supplier visits in evaluating and managing new and existing suppliers.• Design and execute an experiment, review data, develop conclusions.• Implement industry standard process control techniques such as six sigma techniques to manage and develop production efficiencies and quality for Lam products.Preferred Qualifications• Minimum Education: BS/MS degree in a technical field listed in (but not limited to) the following: Chemistry Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science• 7+ years applicable experience specific to surface treatments such as anodizing, coating, and plating, contamination control, precision cleaning, material science, and manufacturing processes and design, preferably in the semiconductor industry.Competencies:• Analytical Ability• Problem Solving Skill• Project Management• Technical Skills• Effective Communication• Fluent EnglishOur 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.
