Sr. Dir, Engineering

The group you’ll be a part of

The Global Customer Operations Group focuses on enabling our customer success that fuels profitable growth.     

The impact you’ll make

You will define and drive the engineering strategy for Etch technology within GCO, leading complex hardware, software, and systems initiatives that enhance process capability, improve system reliability, and extend the performance lifetime of our installed base. You will work directly with key customers to resolve exceptionally challenging process engineering issues, anticipate future technology inflections, and initiate the development of innovative, integrated solutions that address their highest‑value technical and operational needs.

What you’ll do

• Set the long‑range engineering roadmap for Etch within GCO.
• Lead multi‑discipline teams across hardware, software, and systems.
• Drive program execution, quality, and release of engineering solutions.
• Partner with Product Management, Field, and Quality to align priorities with customer needs.
• Develop and mentor senior managers and engineering leaders.
• Manage budgets, resources, and portfolio prioritization.

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree with 10–15 years of relevant experience and 8+ years of management; advanced degree preferred.
• Strong background in semiconductor equipment engineering; Etch experience highly preferred.
• Proven leadership of large, multi‑functional engineering teams.
• Strong strategic, technical, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work directly with key customers to resolve exceptionally complex process engineering issues

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with plasma etch, installed‑base engineering, or product lifecycle management.
• Background supporting high‑volume semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Experience leading global, matrixed teams and driving engineering process improvements.

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.

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