Electrical Component Engineer Lead

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The Component Engineering Group within the Lam India Global Hardware Technology (LIGHT), is hiring an Electrical Component Technical Lead Engineer for its Electrical component engineering team. The role will collaborate closely with Engineering and cross-functional teams across Lam India and other regions. This role plays a critical part in defining next‑generation electrical hardware for wafer fabrication equipment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Identify, qualify, test, and validate alternate or replacement electrical, electronic, and electromechanical components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Supply Chain, Supplier Quality, and Product Engineering, to resolve component shortage issues and component replacements for specific products.
• Monitor, identify, and resolve component-related issues, and support Design Engineering teams in identifying appropriate electrical and electromechanical components.
• Conduct alternate component searches, prepare detailed component comparison reports, and make informed decisions based on component attributes.
• Provide solutions for high-complexity component shortage issues.
• Support all aspects of component engineering, including design support, component selection, technical analysis, reliability assessment, and component testing in the lab.
• Engage with OEM and COTS suppliers for sourcing, alternate part identification, part and supplier qualification, and component cost evaluation.
• Liaise with Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams to resolve component-related problem reports and support effective implementation of solutions.
• Own and influence end-to-end component evaluations and guide the team in resolving component specification-related issues.
• Mentor, guide, and review deliverables of Sr. Engineers and below engineers ensuring high quality and consistency
• Own and develop BKMs (Best Known Methods), SOP, and guidelines for the team
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within PLM, library, and engineering workflows

Mandatory Skills:

• Strong understanding of end-to-end parameters for electrical and electromechanical components, including passive components, discrete components, integrated circuits, connectors, cables, fuses, relays, switches, RF generators, sensors, adapters/filters, cable assemblies, and other PCBA components.
• Ability to review and interpret component datasheets and evaluate components for various product applications.
• Ability to manage technical uncertainty during the testing of alternate or replacement components.
• Knowledge of electrical component parameters and their impact on product performance.
• Expert level knowledge of Engineering change management, Obsolescence management & problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of BOM management tools such as Silicon Expert and IHS.
• Must have worked on electrical engineering CAD tools like E3 ZUKEN or equivalent CAD packages for circuit design
• Experience with PLM, library management, and familiar with industry standards such as RoHS, REACH, UL, CE, IEC, EN and SEMI.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Education: B.E. / B. Tech in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Experience: 8-10 years of experience in electrical and/or electromechanical component engineering, including alternate part qualification, evaluation, schematic and library management in E3 ZUKEN.

Desirable Skills:

• Familiarity with technical documentation standards.

• Familiar with design for serviceability, manufacturability, reliability.
• Experience in Root cause analysis with problem-solving techniques such as 5-why, 8D, fishbones, etc.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including technical presentations.
• Experience in semiconductor industry or related (industrial, automotive, military).

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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.

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.