General Manager, Semi Mechatronics Products
About The Position
In the Global Products Group, we are dedicated to excellence in the design and engineering of Lam'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. The Semi Mechatronics Products (SMP) group produces critical mechatronics and Equipment Intelligence® products that support Lam’s advanced semiconductor solutions. Located in Fremont, CA, SMP accelerates new product introductions, drives manufacturing innovation, and supports global production transfers. As part of Global Product Engineering’s Mechatronics group, SMP delivers quality, cost efficiency, and scalable growth through operational excellence. As General Manager, you will play a pivotal leadership role in transforming early‑stage mechatronics designs into production‑ready solutions that can scale globally. Through disciplined execution, strong cross‑functional collaboration, and a focus on continuous improvement, you will enable faster time‑to‑volume, improved cost structure, and world‑class quality—directly supporting Lam’s growth and technology leadership.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Proven leadership experience in manufacturing, operations, or NPI environments
- Strong business acumen with demonstrated experience managing financial performance, cost, and operational tradeoffs
- Hands-on experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and transitioning products into highvolume manufacturing (HVM)
- Ability to lead cross‑functional teams across manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and quality
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree (MBA or advanced engineering degree)
- Experience operating in both NPI/pilot and high‑volume manufacturing environments
- Knowledge of precision machining or complex part manufacturing within a mechatronics system context
- Background in semiconductor equipment, robotics, automation, or capital equipment manufacturing
- Experience transferring products to contract manufacturers or global supply partners
Responsibilities
- Own overall business and operational performance, including financial results, cost control, and delivery commitments
- Translate product roadmaps and demand signals into executable operating plans, capacity strategies, and investment priorities
- Balance agility required for NPI with the discipline needed for sustainable, repeatable manufacturing performance
- Lead the manufacturing maturation of complex mechatronics products from early builds through high volume production readiness
- Drive design‑for‑manufa cturing, test, and assembly in close partnership with engineering teams
- Establish clear readiness criteria and execute structured transitions to external manufacturing partners, ensuring process stability, documentation completeness, and quality performance
- Accelerate speed to scalable manufacturing while protecting critical IP and know‑how
- Oversee end‑to‑end factory operations, including assembly, integration, test, and enabling manufacturing capabilities
- Align supply chain, procurement, and inventory strategies with evolving NPI and ramp requirements
- Balance cost, risk, and service levels through strong systems discipline and supplier engagement
- Ensure material availability and operational readiness to support on‑time delivery and production continuity
- Own product and manufacturing quality outcomes across NPI and early production phases
- Drive robust problem‑solving, corrective action, and build‑to‑build learning
- Establish quality and process discipline that enables reliable internal execution and successful external transfer
- Build and lead a high‑performing, cross‑functional leadership team across operations, supply chain, engineering, and quality
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Develop scalable organizational capabilities that support long‑term product and manufacturing strategy
Benefits
- At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
