Mgr, Alternate Parts Engineering

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

Provides management direction to Alternate Sourced Parts team on Single source de-risking for new products and high volume product parts and components. Functions as the central resource on alternate part identification, technical assessment and ensuring solutions are approved and implemented by product group engineering and centerl engineering groups. Mitigating supply related issues driving Supply Chain Resiliency for tool builds.

Who We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical / Electronic Engineering with minimum 15 years of work experience as an individual contributor, manager and team leader.
• Critical thinker with proven ability to create alternate part technical solutions for supply chain resliency to new products and high volume manufacturing products.
• Accountable to drive and lead the team on alternate solutions for medium to high complex mechanical and Electrical / Electronics sub system to identify alternates, develop new solution for complex commodities, optimize and implement new solutions in Lam Products. These projects would be driven as part of PRs, Continuous Improvement Programs (CIP), Cost reduction and/or reliability improvement initiatives.
• Selection / Identifying alternates of COTS/OEM components like Fluid System Fittings, Gaskets, VCR Fittings, Tubing, Hose assemblies, O-Rings, Diaphragm Valves, Mass Flow Controller, Pressure Transducers, Pressure Regulators, Pressure Sensors, Pressure Gauges, Pressure Switches, Filters, Orifice, Pneumatic Manifolds, Substrates, etc.,
• Having knowledge on commodities like Power Box, PCBA, Value Added Frames, Metal Machining, Plastic Machining, Weldments, COTS, OEM-Pneumatics, Gas Delivery Function in Semi Conductor Wafter Fabrication Capital Equipment is a plus. 
• Guide team on Alternate component identification and provide a detailed component side by side comparison report and should be a self decsion maker on technical attributes.
• Strong global supplier knowledge on OEM/BTP components especially on fittings, Gaskets, VCR Fittings, Tubing, Hose Assemblies, O-Rings, Values, Mass Flow Controllers, Pressure Transducers, Pressure Regulators, Pressure Sensors, Pressure Gauges, Pressure Switches, Filters, Orifice, Pneumatic Manifolds, Substrates, Weldments, etc.,  

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.