Mgr, Mechanical Design Engineering

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As a Mechanical Engineering Manager at Lam, your responsibilities include leading, directing and managing mechanical engineers in cutting edge platform hardware development.

• Provide technical guidance and mentoring
• Assure designs adhere to Lam, SEMI standards and best‑known methods (BKMs). Develop new BKMs as required
• Foster efficient and productive collaboration with cross‑functional teams including US and offshore engineering teams
• Manage resource planning in line with department and Annual Operating Plan priorities including task and status tracking
• Support the full life cycle of mechanical and electro‑mechanical systems from concept to productization including conceptualization, designing, CAD modeling, development, and test/validation
• Collaborate with suppliers and factories to ensure solutions can be manufactured with high‑quality, optimized cost, and while meeting requirements
• Manage risk through feasibility studies, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and thorough validation execution to technical specifications
• Work cross‑functionally with Systems Engineering, Global Product Support, Electrical Engineering, Controls, Mechatronics, Supplier Engineering, Software, and Technical Program Management teams as required to accomplish project goals

• Minimum Bachelor or Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, with 10+ years of experience in mechanical design, and 5+ years of experience managing engineering teams
• Excellent communication and technical presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Highly proficient in 3D CAD tools such as CREO and Siemens NX
• Proven track record of successfully managing and leading dynamic teams of subject matter experts
• Proven track record of successfully driving and executing engineering requirements and project goals in a dynamic and cross‑functional team environment
• Outstanding analysis, trouble‑shooting and problem‑solving skills
• Hands‑on experimental and design background coupled with solid engineering skills

• Experience in Semiconductor industry
• Proven track record of developing high performing teams
• Prior experience developing semiconductor capital equipment, in particular ALD/CVD chamber hardware and plasma generation

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…