Introduction
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.
The impact you’ll make
Responsibilities may include a combination of the following: Hardware Development: Directs, leads, and manages the technical activities of a hardware development function for electronic design, mechanical design and/or hardware reliability. Software Development: Directs, leads, and manages the technical activities of a software development function for software systems, applications and/or software quality assurance. Systems Design: Directs, leads, and manages the technical activities of an integrated hardware/software systems design function. What you’ll do
- Lead, coach and develop a team of mechanical engineers working on semiconductor wafer-processing equipment through regular 1:1s, feedback and development discussions.
- Oversee team performance, workforce and resource planning, hiring, onboarding and talent development, and build a strong succession pipeline for key roles.
- Promote a team culture built on ownership, collaboration, continuous improvement and high engineering standards.
- Plan team capacity across development and program work, sustaining engineering, problem reports, obsolescence and customer escalations.
- Contribute to the technical roadmap, and present progress, risks and recommendations to senior management.
- Act as reviewer and decision maker in design reviews. Give technical guidance on design, materials, testing and validation in line with SEMI, company and GD&T standards.
- Own the team's incoming work, including technical problem reports, supplier requests, customer-specific requests and engineering change management (Change Review Board, ECNs).
- Handle engineering escalations from customers, production and suppliers. Contain issues quickly, align stakeholders on actions and communicate status until resolution.
- Drive obsolescence management, from validating replacement parts through qualification and last-time-buy input.
- Represent Engineering in cross-functional problem solving and continuous improvement activities (8D, root cause analysis, corrective actions), ensuring lessons learned drive sustainable improvements. Be the primary engineering interface for Supply Chain, Production, and suppliers.
- Act as key user for engineering tools (Teamcenter PLM, Compliance Quest, SAP Fiori), including training and testing.
Who we’re looking for
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- 6+ years of relevant engineering experience, including experience in concept development and concept testing.
- 3+ years of proven leadership experience as a people manager, team lead or technical lead.
- Strong mechanical design background (metals, ceramics, quartz, plastics, coatings) and 3D CAD experience (Siemens NX, Creo, SolidWorks or similar).
- Solid knowledge of structured development and change processes (PLM, design reviews, FMEA, test specifications).
- Strong prioritization and communication skills. Fluent in English; German is an advantage.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in semiconductor equipment development or another high-tech industry.
- Experience with Teamcenter PLM, Compliance Quest or similar systems.
- Experience in coaching and talent development, project management and resource planning.
- Experience working with teams across several sites.
What We´re Offering
What We're Offering This position is subject to the Austrian Collective Bargaining Agreement for Employees in the Metal Technology Industry (<https://www.metalltechnischeindustrie.at/fileadmin/content/Dokumente/Kollektivvertrag/KV-2025_2026/FMTI_Mindesgehaltstabelle_2025.pdf>) in occupation group H. The monthly salary is paid 14 times per year. Please follow the link below in the 'Employment in Austria' section for further information. Villach - a great place to live and work Follow the link www.welcome2villach.at and you will find on the spot the most important information about living, working and studying in and around Villach/Austria 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._
- Wellbeing: Programs designed to support your individual needs, help you achieve personal goals, and incentivize you with rewards
- Stock: Discounted employee stock purchase program
- Parental Bonding: 16 weeks fully paid bonding leave for all new parents
- Recognition: Peer-to-peer award program designed to recognize excellence and celebrate success
- Pension: Annual pension contribution that increases with tenure