Product Manager Jobs at Lam Research with Visa Sponsorship
Product Manager jobs at Lam Research sit at the intersection of semiconductor equipment engineering and go-to-market strategy, requiring deep technical fluency alongside cross-functional leadership. Lam has a consistent track record of sponsoring work visas for qualified Product Managers, supporting candidates through the full visa and Green Card process.
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The Customer Support Business Group focuses on enabling our customers with premier customer support throughout their lifecycle with Lam. We drive performance, productivity, safety, and quality of customers installed base performance and deliver service and lifecycle solutions for their most critical equipment and processes.
The impact you’ll make
As a Global Product Support Engineer at Lam, you're the backbone of technical support for field engineers, technicians, and product support personnel. Your expertise is crucial in diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing, and debugging complex semiconductor equipment. Your swift action in responding to situations is critical in resolving issues and ensuring the satisfaction of Lam’s valued customers.
What you’ll do
- Process/Productivity engineer who will provide technical support to field process engineers, and product support personnel who are troubleshooting Etch chambers for gaps in process capability, chamber matching, defect, and yield failure issues.
- Report process related enhancements and continuous design improvements to engineering group.
- Support first-in-fab customers with process qualification.
- Provide training to Field Service Engineers and provides BKM documents.
- Travel up to 15%.
- Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience and may lead specific projects.
- Work with cross-functional teams to get information and results needed to deliver results.
- Professionally represent the company to the customer. Utilize knowledge of company’s product lines and services to keep existing/ potential customers informed when new/ additional needs are identified.
- Actively address any potential issues at the customer site and provide alternative solutions. Drive implementation of new solutions for the customer.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 5 years of experience; or equivalent experience.
- Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and ability to react to shifting priorities to meet business needs and deadlines.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent people skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently with diverse teams, customers, and internal and external partners.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Etch process engineering experience.
- Experience with Lam's Etch products.
- Semiconductor fab experience is required.
- Collaboration/Matrix environment.
LOCATION
Work Location: Fremont-CA
SALARY
CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: $125,000.00 - $270,000.00.
The above salary range for this position is relevant to applicants that reside or work onsite in the California, San Francisco Bay Area only. Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Actual salary may vary from salary offered due to numerous factors including but not limited to unpaid time off, unpaid leave, company mandated shutdown, and other relevant factors.
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.
INTRODUCTION
The Customer Support Business Group focuses on enabling our customers with premier customer support throughout their lifecycle with Lam. We drive performance, productivity, safety, and quality of customers installed base performance and deliver service and lifecycle solutions for their most critical equipment and processes.
The impact you’ll make
As a Global Product Support Engineer at Lam, you're the backbone of technical support for field engineers, technicians, and product support personnel. Your expertise is crucial in diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing, and debugging complex semiconductor equipment. Your swift action in responding to situations is critical in resolving issues and ensuring the satisfaction of Lam’s valued customers.
What you’ll do
- Process/Productivity engineer who will provide technical support to field process engineers, and product support personnel who are troubleshooting Etch chambers for gaps in process capability, chamber matching, defect, and yield failure issues.
- Report process related enhancements and continuous design improvements to engineering group.
- Support first-in-fab customers with process qualification.
- Provide training to Field Service Engineers and provides BKM documents.
- Travel up to 15%.
- Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience and may lead specific projects.
- Work with cross-functional teams to get information and results needed to deliver results.
- Professionally represent the company to the customer. Utilize knowledge of company’s product lines and services to keep existing/ potential customers informed when new/ additional needs are identified.
- Actively address any potential issues at the customer site and provide alternative solutions. Drive implementation of new solutions for the customer.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 5 years of experience; or equivalent experience.
- Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and ability to react to shifting priorities to meet business needs and deadlines.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent people skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently with diverse teams, customers, and internal and external partners.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Etch process engineering experience.
- Experience with Lam's Etch products.
- Semiconductor fab experience is required.
- Collaboration/Matrix environment.
LOCATION
Work Location: Fremont-CA
SALARY
CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: $125,000.00 - $270,000.00.
The above salary range for this position is relevant to applicants that reside or work onsite in the California, San Francisco Bay Area only. Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Actual salary may vary from salary offered due to numerous factors including but not limited to unpaid time off, unpaid leave, company mandated shutdown, and other relevant factors.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Product Manager Jobs at Lam Research
Align your background to Lam's product domains
Lam hires Product Managers across etch, deposition, and CMP equipment lines. Frame your resume around semiconductor capital equipment, process integration, or fab operations experience so your candidacy maps cleanly to their specific product families.
Secure your credential evaluation before applying
Lam's Product Manager roles require demonstrating that your degree meets specialty occupation standards for H-1B purposes. If your degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from NACES-member evaluator before your first interview, not after receiving an offer.
Clarify visa type eligibility during initial recruiter screens
Lam sponsors multiple visa categories for Product Managers. Ask your recruiter early whether the role is eligible for cap-exempt H-1B filing or falls under the annual lottery, since your start date and offer timing will depend on which path applies to you.
Track Lam's LCA filings on the DOL disclosure database
The Department of Labor's OFLC disclosure data shows which job titles and work locations Lam has filed Labor Condition Applications for. Searching for Product Manager titles helps you confirm prevailing wage levels and identify which Lam sites actively hire for these roles.
Use Migrate Mate to filter open Product Manager roles at Lam
Searching broadly across job boards makes it hard to verify which postings include sponsorship. Use Migrate Mate to browse Product Manager openings at Lam Research that are verified for visa sponsorship, saving time you'd otherwise spend reading through individual job descriptions.
Build your Green Card timeline into offer negotiations
Lam supports EB-2 and EB-3 petitions for Product Managers, but PERM labor certification adds significant lead time before USCIS adjudication begins. If you're from a backlogged country, raise the question of when PERM filing would start during the offer stage, not after you've already joined.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Lam Research sponsor H-1B visas for Product Managers?
Yes, Lam Research sponsors H-1B visas for Product Manager roles. These positions qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS standards given their technical requirements in semiconductor equipment product management. Sponsorship covers both new H-1B cap-subject petitions, subject to the annual lottery, and transfers for candidates already holding H-1B status with another employer.
How do I apply for Product Manager jobs at Lam Research?
Applications go through Lam Research's careers portal at lamresearch.com. Product Manager roles typically require a technical background in semiconductor processes or capital equipment, so tailoring your application to a specific product line, such as etch or deposition systems, strengthens your candidacy. You can also browse verified sponsorship-eligible openings at Lam Research on Migrate Mate before applying directly through Lam's site.
Which visa types does Lam Research commonly use for Product Manager roles?
Lam Research sponsors Product Managers on H-1B, TN visa (for Canadian and Mexican nationals), F-1 OPT and CPT for recent graduates, and J-1 visa for eligible candidates. For longer-term employment authorization, Lam also supports EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card petitions through the PERM labor certification process, which is typically initiated after a period of employment.
What qualifications does Lam Research expect for sponsored Product Manager roles?
Lam's Product Manager roles generally require a bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering, materials science, chemical engineering, or a related technical field, with direct experience in semiconductor equipment, process development, or fab environment work. Cross-functional experience bridging engineering and commercial teams is a strong differentiator. H-1B eligibility also requires that your degree field directly corresponds to the role, which Lam's immigration team assesses during offer preparation.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for a Product Manager offer at Lam Research?
If you already hold H-1B status with another employer, Lam can file an H-1B transfer and you can typically start work once the petition is received by USCIS, not waiting for approval. For new H-1B petitions subject to the lottery, the earliest start date is October 1 of the fiscal year following selection. TN status can be obtained at a port of entry and is faster. PERM-based Green Card cases generally take one to three years before reaching the I-140 stage, depending on Lam's labor certification timeline.