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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.
Job Responsibility:
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-manufacturing, 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
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 have:
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