Lam Research is Hiring | Mechanical Program Lead |

Position – Mechanical Program Lead
Company – Lam Research
Location – Bengaluru, Karnataka

Job description

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Educational Qualification: B.E/B.Tech or M.E/M.Tech (Mechanical)
  • Years of experience: Minimum 10 years of relevant experience

Primary Responsibilities

  • Requirements Gathering and Management of Requirements. Drive complete ownership of projects including Technical decision making
  • Be able to evaluate projects/programs at a system level and define functional spec for Showerhead
  • Identify, influence PG and drive Value/cost engineering/ Common solutions for the PG
  • Use Work break-down structure (WBS) of scope and direct associates in the preparation of detailed design, design testing and prototype fabrication/reviews, etc. per the WBS
  • Concept design and development of Showerhead. Idea generation, concept feasibility, design and maturity-to-manufacturing release by mitigating all risks & by aligning with all key stakeholders. Ability to employ FMEA rigorously for risk mitigation. Conduct Design reviews to get buy-in from all cross functional teams.
  • Test Plan preparation, final qualification and integration of new design to the module (Travel to Onsite and Customer Fab as per need)
  • Interact with PG counterpart in US and work closely with Product Engg team in LIGHT
  • Study and recommend corrective solutions for Problem Reports/NCe’s
  • Provide immediate response and timely resolution to design related production issues encountered during the build process
  • Conduct Design review to get buy-in from all cross functional teams
  • SME level graduation
    • Maturing at current level and graduating to next level as per Showerhead SME development plan
    • Periodic meeting with stake holders for progress discussion
    • BKM development and sharing with in Team
    • Active participation in iDEA group discussion
    • Ownership on strategic program’s involving Lab hardware development needed to expedite Showerhead SME
  • Mentorship to Product Engg team per need basis to accommodate spike in Showerhead design activity
  • Technical mentoring of team members to scale up the overall competency

Mandatory Skills required to perform the job

  • STEM Enthusiast (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics); must be a hands-on learner and inspire others to experiment and learn.
  • Proficiency in Mechanical design from first principles
  • Expertise in Pressure drop, Thermal and structural hand calculations and simulations (Conduction, Convection, Heat dissipation etc)
  • System or sub-system knowledge comprising sensors, controls, electrical components & excellent exposure on mechanical OEM components (Valves, Manometers, Transducers, Mass Flow Controllers) selection based on first principles
  • Proficiency in quality tools (DFMA,DFMEA,8D) and systematic problem solving.
  • Experience on design optimization projects to address Performance requirements, Reliability & Cost .
  • Exposure on Concepts thru engineering verification & wholistic Productization steps – manufacturing drawing, interaction with suppliers, assembly, test, build validation, field/customer qualification with deeper understanding of issues faced, closure & cascading lessons learned.
  • Basic understanding of Gas compatibility for common gases used on DPG module. Knowledge of hazardous and toxic gases & Safety practices
  • Knowledge of Manufacturing (Machining, Sheet metal, welding etc)
  • Knowledge of SEMI standards applicable for Showerhead design
  • Knowledge of Basics of Vacuum Technology
  • Interpretation of Test result and modelling result in relation to actual hardware’s

Additional Skills required to perform the Job

  • Showerhead Design experience
    • Ability to define Showerhead functional spec
    • Understanding of P&ID schematic
    • Showerhead design change and impact to adjacent hardware’s
    • Basic understanding of Gas compatibility for common gases used on DPG module
    • Showerhead material selection (Metal Vs Ceramic)
    • Knowledge of showerhead cleanliness requirement
    • Design of Hole size and pattern
    • Structural. Pressure drop and Thermal calculations
    • Understanding of Manufacturing steps, methods and tools used in Showerhead MFG
    • Knowledge with the selection of OEM components like Sensor’s, TC’s etc
    • Knowledge of SEMI S2
    • Knowledge of Basics of Vacuum Technology
    • Interpretation of Test result and modelling result in relation to actual hardware’s
    • Proficient in GD&T
    • RF related constraints and influence on showerhead design

Soft Skills

  • Supportive/Flexible
  • Collaboration
  • Open communication
  • Approachability
  • Risk taking
  • Teamwork
  • Passion to learn
  • Persistence
  • Mentoring

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