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.
This role will have a high-profile presence within the deposition product group (DPG) and will be able to contribute and make a difference in Install and Warranty Program Management and culture through knowledge, leadership and influence within the company and ultimately delivering required improvement to our valued customers and internal functions. In this role, you will directly contribute to multi-millions of dollars in savings that will be reinvested for the future.
Manage and forecast I&W budgets for DPG, ensuring alignment with business unit goals and revenue targets.
Proactively identify potential over/under-spend scenarios and adjust financial plans accordingly.
Maintain adequate financial reserves and ensure compliance with corporate financial policies.
Oversee global installation activity across customer sites and key accounts, using data-driven insights to identify trends, root causes, and areas for improvement.
Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for install and warranty to drive accountability and continuous improvement across DPG business units and regional teams.
Lead quarterly QxR reviews with stakeholders from Product Management, Engineering, Finance, and Global Product Support. Focus on aligning financial performance with operational outcomes and driving corrective actions where needed.
Facilitate scheduled performance reviews with business units and regional account teams to address installation challenges, share best practices, and ensure consistent execution to drive reduction in installation overspend for both labor and material.
Drive the product development group and the field engineers to deliver improved I&W results
Develop and execute 3–5 year I&W roadmaps at the DPG level, leverage engineering-driven cost improvement programs (CIPs), installation process enhancements, and advanced analytics initiatives to support long-term scalability and efficiency.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field (master’s degree or MBA preferred).
5+ years of experience in operations, field service, product support, or financial management within a high-tech or manufacturing environment.
3+ years of leadership experience, including managing cross-functional teams and driving strategic initiatives.
Attention to detail and demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to define problem statements and objectives, development of analysis solution approach and execution of analysis.
Demonstrated ability to lead data-driven decision-making using KPIs, dashboards, and analytics tools.
Experience collaborating with global teams and stakeholders across engineering, finance, product management, and customer support.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
Proficiency in tools such as Excel, Power BI, SAP, dashboards, and project management platforms.
Experience in Semiconductor fabrication, Semiconductor Equipment Operations, or related industries is a plus.
Experience in the semiconductor equipment industry or other capital equipment sectors with complex global installations.
Proven experience managing large-scale budgets and conducting financial forecasting and variance analysis.
Strong understanding of installation and warranty processes, cost drivers, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Basic knowledge of Lean Six Sigma processes, statistics, and install and warranty systems experience.
Familiarity with installation and warranty cost modeling, including reserve planning and cost recovery strategies
Understanding of Lam products, POA (Product Option Architecture) and BOM (Bill of Material) is preferred
SAP experience is strongly preferred
Basic understanding of finance review fundamentals
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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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