Process Engineering Manager

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.

Date:
Sep 2, 2026

Location:

Tualatin, OR, US, 97062

Worker Category:
On-site Flex

In the Global Products Group, we are dedicated to excellence in the design and engineering ofLam's etch and deposition products. We drive innovation to ensure our cutting-edge solutions are helping to solve the biggest challenges in the semiconductor industry.

As a Manager of Process Engineering within the DFBU (Dielectric Films Business Unit) Productivity organization, you will lead a team of engineers focused on product performance, escalation prevention, process robustness, and operational excellence. Your team will identify and solve complex process and equipment challenges affecting customer productivity and product competitiveness.

You will drive initiatives that improve uptime, reduce wafer scrap, accelerate problem resolution, improve process release quality, and establish best practices across the DFBU portfolio. You will work across multiple engineering disciplines to ensure process and hardware interactions are fully understood, risks are proactively mitigated, and continuous improvement opportunities are identified and executed.

• Provide direction to the global team and assist in the development of skills, capabilities, domain knowledge, technical ownership, and hiring required to meet objectives.
• Continuous improvement. This includes all elements of the engineering development and release process from the tools used to communicate, to the engineering practices themselves.
• Work cross-functionally to develop problem statements and align requirements and functionality with stakeholders to drive solutions.
• Manage CFTs with a diverse array of talents and responsibilities in both the US and India.
• Lead the prioritization and coordination of engineering operations work with a global workforce.
• Represent GPE operational interests in corporate CFTs.
• Create, revise, review, release, and communicate engineering standards and best‑known methods.
• Capture and publish institutional knowledge, working across engineering communities to improve consistency.
• Organize engineering information for fast discovery using SharePoint, Teams, or other corporate tools.
• Develop, evaluate, and champion tools to improve the quality and efficiency of engineering work.

• Expected minimum of 12 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 8 years and a master’s degree; or a PhD with 5 years of experience; or equivalent experience.
• Ex…