Sr. Mgr, Global Product Support Lam Research United States, Oregon, Tualatin Jul 27, 2026 The group you'll be a part of In the Global Products Group, we are dedicated to excellence in the design and engineering ofLam's etch and deposition products. We drive innovation to ensure our cutting-edge solutionsare helping to solve the biggest challenges in the semiconductor industry. The impact you'll make Oversees the technical support of company customers by field engineers, technicians, and support specialists, who are diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing one or more of the following: complex electro/mechanical equipment, sophisticated computer systems, software systems/applications, or networking and wireless networking systems. Supervises engineers that respond to situations where standard procedures have failed to isolate or fix problems in non-functioning equipment systems or software. Establishes and maintains lines of communication with design engineering and software development on design, reliability and maintenance issues. Ensures that engineers are current with the latest upgrades and/or new releases. May be involved in customer installation and training programs. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. What you'll do
Define and execute global product support strategies aligned with business goals and product roadmaps
Ensure readiness for product launches, including service capability, documentation, and training
Drive standardization of support processes across regions to ensure consistent customer experience
Lead support activities across the full product lifecycle: installation, ramp, high-volume manufacturing, upgrades, and end-of-life management
Ensure procedures, best-known methods (BKMs), and documentation meet product performance and serviceability requirements
Partner with product engineering to influence design improvements based on field feedback
Own and drive resolution of complex, cross-functional technical issues impacting product performance, yield, or reliability
Establish structured escalation processes and ensure timely closure of high-impact issues
Lead root cause analysis and corrective action (RCCA) processes across global teams
Partner with field service teams to improve installation quality, uptime, and service efficiency
Monitor customer feedback and field performance data to identify systemic issues and improvement opportunities
Work closely with product engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to drive product improvements
Support new product introduction (NPI) by ensuring support readiness and smooth transition from development to production
Align with supply chain and factory teams to resolve product-related shortages, defects, and performance gaps
Define and track KPIs such as tool uptime, MTBF, field failure rates, response time, and customer satisfaction
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, serviceability, and cost reduction
Implement structured methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, DFx) to improve product and support processes
Standardize troubleshooting methodologies and knowledge management systems across regions
Lead and develop a global team of product support engineers and specialists
Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations
Foster a culture of accountability, customer focus, and technical excellence This role requires international travel of approximately 10% - 15%, depending on business needs and project demands. Who we're looking for
Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 6-8 years of management experience. An advanced degree preferred.
10-15 years of experience in product support, engineering, or field service in a high-tech manufacturing environment
5+ years of leadership experience managing global or cross-regional teams
Strong technical expertise in product lifecycle support, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis
Experience working across product development, manufacturing, and field operations
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred qualifications
Experience in semiconductor equipment, capital equipment, or advanced manufacturing environments
Experience managing global customer escalations and high-impact field issues
Strong understanding of product development and release processes (PDR) and NPI transitions
Experience with reliability engineering and serviceability design principles
Familiarity with data analytics tools and systems for performance monitoring
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