Manager/Senior Manager Process Engineering - Etch

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Manager/Senior Manager Process Engineering - Etch

Date: Oct 28, 2026

Location: Fremont, CA, US, 94538

Worker Category: On-site Flex

The group you’ll be a part of

In the Conductor Etch team at Lam Research, we develop advanced hardware and process solutions that enable the next generation of plasma etch technology. Our work combines deep technical problem solving, process innovation, and close customer collaboration to address some of the semiconductor industry’s most challenging manufacturing requirements.

The impact you’ll make

In this customer-facing process engineering leadership role, you will lead a team responsible for developing and delivering plasma etch solutions that directly impact customer success and business outcomes. You will combine technical leadership, people development, customer engagement, and disciplined execution to move complex engineering projects from development and demonstration toward high-volume manufacturing.

What you’ll do

• Lead and develop a team of process engineers responsible for plasma etch process development and customer demonstrations.
• Drive technical execution by establishing project strategies, managing priorities, and adapting plans to achieve technical and business objectives.
• Build strong engineering capability through a mechanistic, data-driven approach to problem solving.
• Partner closely with customers, account teams, and cross-functional engineering teams to solve complex technical challenges and deliver timely solutions.
• Ensure process solutions are technically robust and scalable from development through high-volume manufacturing.
• Leverage advanced analytics and AI to accelerate learning, and communicate project status, technical progress, risks, and recommendations to customers and executive audiences.

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 6-8 years of management experience. An advanced degree preferred.
• 6+ years of experience in dry etch process engineering, semiconductor process development, or a closely related field.
• Master’s or PhD preferred.
• 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.

Preferred qualifications

• Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate technical engineering teams.
• Strong organizational and project leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly as business needs change.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated success working with customers, engineering teams, and internal and external partners.
• Ability to operate effectively in a highly 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 is a plus.

Our commitment

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 location, and remotely the rest of the time.

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CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: $146,000.00 - $311,000.00.

The above salary range for this position is relevant to applicants that reside or work onsite in the California, San Francisco Bay Area only. Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Actual salary may vary from salary offered due to numerous factors including but not limited to unpaid time off, unpaid leave, company mandated shutdown, and other relevant factors.

Our Perks and 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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