SupplierVendor QA Engineer 3

The Global Operations Group brings information systems facilities supply chain logisticsand high-volume manufacturing together to drive the engine of our global business help Lam deliver industry-leading solutions with speed and efficiency while activelysupporting the resilient and profitable growth of Lams business.

This position performs supplier development program/project management cross functional team alignment functions for key initiatives in the Major Modules of SET Groups. Supplier Engineering & Technology (SET) is a global organization that innovates in manufacturing technology materials technology and supply chain quality for next generation semiconductor process equipment. Supplier Engineer is responsible for innovation and problem-solving in Major Modules Systems manufacturing test supplier quality supply chain design and material & supplier selection development and technology.

• 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
• 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 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

• Bachelors degree with minimum 5 years experience in managing technical programs and projects preferably in the Semiconductor Industry and knowledge in EFEMs (Equipment Front End Modules) and BEMs (Back End Modules) and PM (Process Module) will be an added advantage
• 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 and machining
• 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 work with cross-functional teams across multiple departments to achieve goals
• Ability to track and organize multiple concurrent activities
• Able to travel within SEA ( 30%)

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 Companys 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 youll 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 youll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location and remotely the rest of the time.