Product Cost Engineer

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

As a key member of Cost Performance Engineering group, you will be responsible for developing accurate and consistent should-cost models for the metal joining commodity. These cost models will be used to identify cost improvement opportunities, determine product feasibility, and potential cost avoidance. You will partner with Engineering, Product Management, sourcing (Materials Program Management / MPM for new product and existing products, Supplier Business Management / SBM, Supplier Engineering and Technology / SET). The objective is to enable cost leadership and sustained competitive advantage, maximizing the value of Lam’s new products, starting with the commodities of joined metal parts and components.

What You’ll Do

• Identifying application to reduce cost by implementing appropriate process
• Execute should costing for variety of weldments including gas line weldments, frame weldments, and novel approaches to parts and assemblies used in wafer fabrication equipment
• Acts as an enabler to drive down Cost of components/assemblies by influencing Design for Manufacturability, Cost and Technical Cost validations. 
• Serve as a technical process expert for complex problems across engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, product management, and suppliers to solve business critical issues.
• Develop and execute plans to qualified suppliers to meet new product introduction, supplier transition in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Participate in design reviews and provide suggestions for value addition and engage in various activities with cross functional teams utilizing material cost/design knowledge to drive cost/quality improvement.
• Plan and execute vendor visits in conjunction with our SBM, MPM & SET groups to conduct research for development/validation of cost models.
• Evaluate new product needs and assist in developing advanced roadmaps including technology solutions, investment, and overall technology strategy.
• Deliver the results for Cost avoidance and Cost reduction projects
• In addition, you are expected to guide existing Costing Engineers and document best known methods in CPE processes.

Who We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of experience; or Master’s degree with 3+ years’ experience; or equivalent experience.
• Skilled troubleshooting capabilities in the areas of electro/mechanical assemblies.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Proficient in Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) with approach to structured problem-solving and decision-making.
• Proficient in software applications such as CAD modeling, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), or Product Data Modeling (PDM) systems.
• Experience in Engineering Change Management Process.
• Working knowledge in Operation Method Sheets (OMS), process planning, and Bill of Materials (BOM) Management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Semiconductor equipment, Capital Equipment industry and its manufacturing processes.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal, in English.
• Statistical analysis skills including statistical process control and data analysis used in production setting.
• Knowledge in Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA).
• Proven stakeholder management skills, with ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders or customers in technical matters.

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.