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At Lam Research, we create equipment that drives technological advancements in the semiconductor industry. Our innovative solutions enable chipmakers to power progress in nearly all aspects of modern life, and it takes each member of our team to make it possible.

Across our organization, our employees come to work and change the world. We take on the toughest challenges with precision and accuracy. We push for the next big semiconductor breakthrough. We lead the way in one of the most critical and fast-moving industries on the planet. And we do it together, with deep connections and limitless collaboration.

The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.

Because at Lam, we believe that when people are the priority and they’re inspired to unleash the power of innovation for a better world together, anything is possible.

Supplier/Vendor QA Engineer 3

Date: Apr 3, 2026

Location:

Batu Kawan, Penang, MY

Req ID: 195078

Worker Category: On-site Flex

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 Supplier Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer at Lam, you'll make an impact in ensuring suppliers manufacturing processes and products meet quality standards by designing, implementing, and maintaining quality assurance programs. You design methods for inspecting, testing, and evaluating production processes and finished products onsite at our global suppliers’ locations. By analyzing production data, you identify trends and partner with the supplier to resolve technical, quality and production challenges. Your expertise will help develop excellence in supplier product inputs supporting Lam's commitment to delivering high-quality and reliable products.

What you’ll do

Developing Suppliers to meet Lam quality standards
Interfacing with key teams within Lam including technical product groups, account teams and global operations as a representative of SET
Influencing decisions and company driven objectives within internal and external groups to achieve company goals
Provide seamless interface with SET global commodity heads to account teams and other members of SET
Providing leadership to supplier engineers within Lam as a cross functional team leader
Organizing and owning internal and external Review Meetings
Authoring and implementing new and updated Business Processes/integration to SET global ops business processes
Presentations/communications to senior executives internal and external to SET
Define and clarify technical issues with customer installed tools and be able to clearly communicate the issues
Able to provide key Technical Analysis for Problem Solving process
Build key relationships with both the account team, customer, suppliers and factory members
Leads, and is personally accountable for, high-profile project timelines and milestones.
Continuously working on process improvement and developing Best Known Methods
Work closely with test engineers to provide an optimum trouble shooting methods
Perform standardized supplier quality audits and administer supplier quality scorecard for existing suppliers to promote continuous improvement.

Who we’re looking for

Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.
Experience in supplier process development & quality management

Strong problem solving and experience solving complicated problems in the areas of mechanical and mechatronics engineering
Have working knowledge of 6S/8 Wastes, 8D, RCCA, Failure Analysis, Ishikawa diagrams, 5-Why

In-depth understanding of equipment and component manufacturing processes of Semiconductor equipment system (Wafer handler, Process module, EFEM, vacuum systems)
Basic understanding for workmanship standards especially, assembly process, cable routing, sheet metal, Machining, welding and powder painting
Experience in supplier development, transition and qualification to support localization activity including sub-tier supplier qualification

Proven track record of managing technical projects to completion while accomplishing goals
Energetic and goal-oriented
Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation and organizational skills
Ability to align cross-functional teams across multiple departments to achieve goals

Ability to track and organize multiple concurrent activities

Preferred qualifications

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.

Job Segment: Quality Assurance, QA Engineer, Logistics, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineer, Technology, Engineering, Operations

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