At Lam Research, we create equipment that drives technological advancements in the semiconductor industry. Our innovative solutions enable chipmakers to power progress in nearly all aspects of modern life, and it takes each member of our team to make it possible.

Across our organization, our employees come to work and change the world. We take on the toughest challenges with precision and accuracy. We push for the next big semiconductor breakthrough. We lead the way in one of the most critical and fast-moving industries on the planet. And we do it together, with deep connections and limitless collaboration.

The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams' achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone's contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.

Because at Lam, we believe that when people are the priority and they're inspired to unleash the power of innovation for a better world together, anything is possible.

Supplier Engineer (all genders)

Date: Feb 17, 2025
Location: Villach, AT
Req ID: 186683
Worker Category: On-site Flex

The Group You'll Be A Part Of

This position is part of the Supplier Engineering and Technology team. SET is an organization that is innovative in manufacturing technology, materials and supply chain design. In this position, you, as a Supplier Engineer play a vital role with the suppliers. You will have the opportunity to work across organization functions to resolve technical, quality and production challenges, as well as opportunity to develop excellence in product design and manufacturing with mechatronics supply chain.

Candidate should be a result-driven, self-starter possessing strong interpersonal skills with a strong focus on supporting internal and external customers. This individual should also possess the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, to adapt to changing priorities and to work independently in a close-knit team setting.

• Coordinate and support investigation of key quality defects of components from the customers and/or field service team to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement
• Drive the improvement of the suppliers' quality and manufacturing processes to ensure product quality, cost, and on-time-delivery
• Act as liaison / technical lead for cross functional projects to include Build Verify and Production Readiness Review
• Audit and document supply base performance on critical process of records and overall quality management systems
• Collaborate on the continuous development of supply base through close teamwork with product management, global product group, and supplier business managers
• Leads, and is personally accountable for, high profile project timelines and milestones.
• Continuously working on process improvement and developing Best Known Methods
• Provide technical support in Build, Test and FQA to suppliers in product deployment and transition
• Perform Standardized Supplier Quality Audits and administer Supplier Quality Scorecard for existing suppliers to promote continuous improvement.
• Drive Root Cause and Corrective Action Analysis on defects and Escalations

• University degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in the one of the following areas:
  • Mechatronics/Automation/Robotics/Computers/Controllers/PCBA/Sensors/Detectors
  • Fluid dynamics/Heaters/Pumps/Filters/Flow and Pressure Control; solid understanding of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, mass/momentum/heat transfer
• Creative thinking and strong problem solving and troubleshooting capabilities
• Solid understanding of statistical process control and basic statistical analysis used in production setting
• Solid understanding of equipment and component manufacturing processes
• Experience in supplier process development & quality management
• Understanding of failure analysis and problem solving
• International & domestic travelling

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Semiconductor equipment, Capital Equipment industry and its manufacturing processes.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal, in English.
• Statistical analysis skills including statistical process control and data analysis used in production setting.
• Knowledge in Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA).
• Proven stakeholder management skills, with ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders or customers in technical matters.

This position is subject to the Austrian Collective Bargaining Agreement for Employees in the Metal Technology Industry in occupation group F. A higher payment is negotiable depending on education, expertise and skills. The monthly salary is paid 14 times per year. Please follow the link below in the "Employment in Austria" section for further information.

Employment in Austria

This position is subject to the Austrian Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for Employees in the Metal Technology Industry. A higher payment is negotiable depending on expertise, education, and skills. The monthly salary is paid 14 times per year.

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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