Job Description
The group you'll be a part of
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The Global Operations Group brings information systems, facilities, supply chain, logistics, and high-volume manufacturing together to drive the engine of our global business operations.
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We help Lam deliver industry-leading solutions with speed and efficiency, while actively supporting the resilient and profitable growth of Lam's business.
The impact you'll make
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As
SET(Supplier Engineering Technology) Factory Support Engineer
, you serve as the primary point of contact for
Supplier Quality disruptions
that impact factory operations.
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You lead cross‐functional response efforts to quickly assess issues, conduct
risk evaluations
on manufacturing build completion and customer shipment commitments, and drive alignment on
containment actions
across the plant or company-wide.
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In this role, you initiate and manage
material recovery plans
to secure corrective or replacement parts from suppliers, ensuring minimal disruption to production flow and delivery timelines.
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Through strong technical judgment, clear communication, and a solutions-focused mindset, you help maintain manufacturing stability, safeguard product quality, and support on‐time customer fulfillment.
What you'll do
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Acts as the primary
point of contact for Supplier Quality issues
that disrupt or risk disrupting manufacturing operations.
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Leads
cross‐functional response efforts
to ensure rapid issue escalation, tracking, and resolution.
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Performs
risk assessments
to determine impacts on
tool build completion
,
production schedules
, and
customer shipment commitments
.
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Drives alignment on
containment actions
, implementing solutions
plan wide and company‐wide
to prevent recurrence and stabilize production.
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Initiates and manages
material recovery plans
,



securing corrective or replacement parts from suppliers to minimize downtime.
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Collaborates closely with manufacturing, engineering, quality , and supply chain teams to
mitigate operational and supply chain risks
.
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Communicates status, risks, and action plans clearly to stakeholders to maintain transparency and customer‐focused decision‐making.
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Contributes to protecting
product quality
,
delivery reliability
, and overall
factory output
through proactive problem‐solving and fast, data‐driven actions.
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Who we're looking for
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Engineering Degree or equivalent
(Mechanical/Electrical/Science).
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Excellent communication (verbal & written in English), presentation, and organizational skills.
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Exhibit attention to detail, sense of urgency and ability to multi-task in fast paced environment.
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Work with cross-functional teams across multiple departments to achieve goals.
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Possess good understanding of equipment and manufacturing processes.
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Min 5 years of industrial experience in Quality Assurance , preferably in Semiconductor Industry
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Preferred qualifications
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Experience in
supplier quality management
, incoming quality control, and supplier development.
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Knowledge of
root cause analysis tools
: 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa.
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Experience with
manufacturing processes
such as machining, molding, stamping, PCB assembly, electronics, welding, casting, plating, coatings,



or other relevant processes.
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Familiarity with
ISO ****.
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Good capability in reading
engineering drawings
, GD&T; (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing), and material specifications.
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Our commitment
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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.
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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.
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Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the advantages 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.

📌 Set Factory Support Engineer (Supplier Quality Management) (Melbourne)
🏢 Lam Research
📍 Melbourne