Manager/Senior Manager Process Engineering - Etch

Lam Research • Fremont, CA

8d • $146,000 - $311,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager/Senior Manager Process Engineering - Etch role is a customer-facing process engineering leadership position on Lam Research’s Conductor Etch team. The team develops advanced hardware and process solutions for next-generation plasma etch technology, combining technical problem solving, process innovation, and customer collaboration to address challenging semiconductor manufacturing requirements.

The successful candidate will lead a team developing and delivering plasma etch solutions that affect customer success and business outcomes. The role combines technical leadership, people development, customer engagement, and project execution, advancing engineering work from development and demonstration toward high-volume manufacturing. The position also involves applying advanced analytics and AI to accelerate engineering learning and communicating progress, risks, and recommendations to customers and executive audiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; an advanced degree is preferred.
• 6–8 years of management experience.
• At least 6 years of experience in dry etch process engineering, semiconductor process development, or a closely related field.
• Degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong understanding of plasma etch process development, including key process trade-offs and their impact on device and manufacturing performance.
• Demonstrated track record of solving complex technical problems and delivering solutions on schedule.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or PhD.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate technical engineering teams.
• Strong organizational and project leadership skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt as business needs change.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated success working with customers, engineering teams, and internal and external partners.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional, and matrixed organization.
• Strong analytical mindset and demonstrated use of data to drive technical decisions.
• Experience applying advanced analytics, automation, or AI-enabled methods to engineering problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop process engineers responsible for plasma etch process development and customer demonstrations.
• Establish project strategies, manage priorities, and adapt plans to meet technical and business objectives.
• Build engineering capability through mechanistic, data-driven problem solving.
• Partner with customers, account teams, and cross-functional engineering teams to resolve complex technical challenges and deliver timely solutions.
• Ensure process solutions are technically robust and scalable from development through high-volume manufacturing.
• Use advanced analytics and AI to accelerate learning.
• Communicate project status, technical progress, risks, and recommendations to customers and executive audiences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager