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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID 197498
Date posted 04/22/2026
Work Location Model On-site Flex
Work Location Fremont-CA
Work Country United States
The group you’ll be a part of
In the Global Products Group, we are dedicated to excellence in the design and engineering of Lam’s etch and deposition products. We drive innovation to ensure our cutting-edge solutions are helping to solve the biggest challenges in the semiconductor industry.
The impact you’ll make
As a Product Manager at Lam, you play a crucial role in defining the strategy, roadmap, and features of the product. You are both strategic and tactical. You will span the entire product life cycle, from definition and planning to production release, upgrades, and end-of-life. Your leadership skills will be vital in ensuring cross-functional collaboration across different departments to drive the success of the portfolio of products. With your expertise in both business and technical domains, you’ll bring the product vision to life for Lam and our customers.
A Senior Product Manager’s focus is 100% on the Product. They are the leader for all groups to align priorities, define objectives, drive decisions to meet product development needs, market objectives, and released product support requirements.
– The ideal candidate will have sound judgement and decision making capability, an inquisitive nature, demonstrated capacity to provide structure and guidance in a chaotic environment and the ability to work effectively across multiple organizations and levels of management. They must have the confidence and background to lead and challenge a team of highly technical and competent individuals. They must be able to understand and mentor the role of product manager to less experienced peers.
Consolidator of Product Roadmap / Strategy / Vision
– Collect & distill market / customer needs and Lam business objectives input from across organization leadership (Technology, Engineering, Product Support, Marketing, etc.) to define product roadmap and strategy.
Leaders of Product Strategy / Vision Communication
– Vision statement author, accountable for documenting business objectives and product requirements that form the basis for development / improvement programs, maintain living document under revision control throughout development & release process
– Drive vision into projects / programs supporting program/project manager in achieving project goals
– Roadmap: facilitate roundtable review of market, technology, and competitive trends leading to revision of product strategy / roadmap and organizational priorities
– Define implementation strategy for product enhancements, improvements and fixes. Communicate via Plan of Record (POR) to the development, operations, and customer accounts.
– Ensures that key product decisions adhere to the PS&DM and PDR Processes.
Driver of Product Development and Release Execution
– Champion utilization of the PDR process, drive the program/project team to address PDR requirements, product design/development trade-offs and associated risk decisions. Drive release of the product into Lean Manufacturing, Customer Service and the Order Fulfillment process.
What you’ll do
Accountable for Product Lifecycle Management overall
EPL – stakeholder of the Program Priority List of programs/projects to focus resources in line with organizational objectives for owned products. Prioritize programs to allocate resources aligned with overall organizational objectives.
Define and communicate the product offered for sale through the Product Option Architecture(POA) system and approve product changes.
Manage unreleased product proliferation: capture and communicate early forecasts and shipment plans in the Unreleased Build Plan Process (URBP); submit DMRF’s to drive unreleased material; and approve Critical Design Reviews; align and approve new part spares inventory.
Define & manage E/OCOGS – financial reserve fund requirements to support implementation of enhancements/improvements to issues in the field, define and manage reserves maintained to achieve specific business objectives in the field.
Review and disposition PR’s in iPLM, BOM change orders, and NSR’s; provide supporting rationale and alternatives to justify decisions and determine pricing. Ensure timely option release of NSRs.
Communicate across Lam and with customer known product issues, the impact to ongoing operations/production and POR. Lead CFTs as necessary, coordinating operations and development groups, to mitigate the customer production impacts when scarce resources are available.
Lead Safety issue CFTs to drive Safety Alert and implementation plans.
Analyze and make recommendation of financial reserves and disposition of unreleased material inventory in engineering, operations and spares locations.
Monitor, report & manage cost of products via collaboration with supply chain, engineering and ensure cost is a critical consideration in all design, change and product definition/strategy decisions.
Identify opportunities and drive changes to achieve Shift Left gains for all product development and release activity.
Who we’re looking for
- 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 experience; or equivalent experience.
Preferred qualifications
Minimum 5+ years applicable experience; previous experience in semiconductor capital equipment industry preferred.
Familiarity with wafer handling and/or mechatronics systems is a plus.
Supervisory or management experience preferred.
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.
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 Perks and Benefits
At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.
Requisition ID 197498
Date posted 04/22/2026
Work Location Model On-site Flex
Work Location Fremont-CA
Work Country United States
The group you’ll be a part of
In the Global Products Group, we are dedicated to excellence in the design and engineering of Lam’s etch and deposition products. We drive innovation to ensure our cutting-edge solutions are helping to solve the biggest challenges in the semiconductor industry.
The impact you’ll make
As a Product Manager at Lam, you play a crucial role in defining the strategy, roadmap, and features of the product. You are both strategic and tactical. You will span the entire product life cycle, from definition and planning to production release, upgrades, and end-of-life. Your leadership skills will be vital in ensuring cross-functional collaboration across different departments to drive the success of the portfolio of products. With your expertise in both business and technical domains, you’ll bring the product vision to life for Lam and our customers.
A Senior Product Manager’s focus is 100% on the Product. They are the leader for all groups to align priorities, define objectives, drive decisions to meet product development needs, market objectives, and released product support requirements.
– The ideal candidate will have sound judgement and decision making capability, an inquisitive nature, demonstrated capacity to provide structure and guidance in a chaotic environment and the ability to work effectively across multiple organizations and levels of management. They must have the confidence and background to lead and challenge a team of highly technical and competent individuals. They must be able to understand and mentor the role of product manager to less experienced peers.
Consolidator of Product Roadmap / Strategy / Vision
– Collect & distill market / customer needs and Lam business objectives input from across organization leadership (Technology, Engineering, Product Support, Marketing, etc.) to define product roadmap and strategy.
Leaders of Product Strategy / Vision Communication
– Vision statement author, accountable for documenting business objectives and product requirements that form the basis for development / improvement programs, maintain living document under revision control throughout development & release process
– Drive vision into projects / programs supporting program/project manager in achieving project goals
– Roadmap: facilitate roundtable review of market, technology, and competitive trends leading to revision of product strategy / roadmap and organizational priorities
– Define implementation strategy for product enhancements, improvements and fixes. Communicate via Plan of Record (POR) to the development, operations, and customer accounts.
– Ensures that key product decisions adhere to the PS&DM and PDR Processes.
Driver of Product Development and Release Execution
– Champion utilization of the PDR process, drive the program/project team to address PDR requirements, product design/development trade-offs and associated risk decisions. Drive release of the product into Lean Manufacturing, Customer Service and the Order Fulfillment process.
What you’ll do
Accountable for Product Lifecycle Management overall
EPL – stakeholder of the Program Priority List of programs/projects to focus resources in line with organizational objectives for owned products. Prioritize programs to allocate resources aligned with overall organizational objectives.
Define and communicate the product offered for sale through the Product Option Architecture(POA) system and approve product changes.
Manage unreleased product proliferation: capture and communicate early forecasts and shipment plans in the Unreleased Build Plan Process (URBP); submit DMRF’s to drive unreleased material; and approve Critical Design Reviews; align and approve new part spares inventory.
Define & manage E/OCOGS – financial reserve fund requirements to support implementation of enhancements/improvements to issues in the field, define and manage reserves maintained to achieve specific business objectives in the field.
Review and disposition PR’s in iPLM, BOM change orders, and NSR’s; provide supporting rationale and alternatives to justify decisions and determine pricing. Ensure timely option release of NSRs.
Communicate across Lam and with customer known product issues, the impact to ongoing operations/production and POR. Lead CFTs as necessary, coordinating operations and development groups, to mitigate the customer production impacts when scarce resources are available.
Lead Safety issue CFTs to drive Safety Alert and implementation plans.
Analyze and make recommendation of financial reserves and disposition of unreleased material inventory in engineering, operations and spares locations.
Monitor, report & manage cost of products via collaboration with supply chain, engineering and ensure cost is a critical consideration in all design, change and product definition/strategy decisions.
Identify opportunities and drive changes to achieve Shift Left gains for all product development and release activity.
Who we’re looking for
- 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 experience; or equivalent experience.
Preferred qualifications
Minimum 5+ years applicable experience; previous experience in semiconductor capital equipment industry preferred.
Familiarity with wafer handling and/or mechatronics systems is a plus.
Supervisory or management experience preferred.
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.
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 Perks and Benefits
At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.
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Align your background to etch or deposition
Lam Research's Research Product Manager roles are concentrated in its etch, deposition, and clean product lines. Frame your resume around process module experience, not generic product management. Hiring managers here evaluate whether you can own a technical roadmap from the fab floor up.
Verify your visa category before applying
Lam sponsors several nonimmigrant categories, but your eligibility depends on your degree field and current status. An F-1 OPT candidate with a PhD in chemical engineering is positioned differently than a TN-eligible Canadian. Confirm your category matches the role's specialty occupation criteria before outreach.
Use Migrate Mate to filter live openings by sponsorship
Lam posts Research Product Manager roles across multiple job boards, but not all listings signal sponsorship availability. Use Migrate Mate to surface verified openings at Lam where sponsorship is confirmed, so you're not chasing roles that won't move forward for international candidates.
Prepare a DOL-ready employment history record
Once Lam initiates H-1B or PERM sponsorship, the Department of Labor's prevailing wage and Labor Condition Application process requires precise documentation of your prior roles, responsibilities, and compensation. Having a clean, chronological employment record ready shortens this stage significantly.
Target Lam's Fremont and Portland sites specifically
Research Product Manager headcount at Lam is heaviest at its Fremont headquarters and Tualatin, Oregon campus, where core etch and deposition R&D lives. Applications routed to these sites reach teams with established sponsorship workflows and recurring hiring cycles for this function.
Request a clear sponsorship timeline during the offer stage
If Lam extends an offer, ask the recruiter to outline whether they'll file for H-1B change of status, consular processing, or an OPT extension bridge. Understanding which path they're planning determines your start date, your 60-day grace period exposure, and any gap in work authorization.
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Find Research Product Manager at Lam Research JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Lam Research sponsor H-1B visas for Research Product Managers?
Yes, Lam Research sponsors H-1B visas for Research Product Manager roles. These positions qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS criteria because they require at least a bachelor's degree in a technical field such as electrical engineering, materials science, or chemical engineering. Lam has an established sponsorship process and works with immigration counsel to file petitions and Labor Condition Applications with the DOL.
How do I apply for Research Product Manager jobs at Lam Research?
Applications go through Lam Research's careers portal, where Research Product Manager openings are listed by product line and site. To find roles that explicitly support visa sponsorship, use Migrate Mate to browse verified Lam Research openings filtered for international candidates. Tailoring your application to a specific product area, such as etch or CVD, will give you a stronger signal-to-noise ratio with their recruiting team.
Which visa types does Lam Research commonly use for Research Product Manager roles?
Lam Research sponsors H-1B visas for mid-career Research Product Managers and supports F-1 OPT and CPT for candidates still completing or recently finishing graduate programs. TN status is available for Canadian and Mexican nationals whose degree and role meet NAFTA-defined categories. For long-term employees, Lam also initiates EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process with the DOL.
What qualifications does Lam Research expect for Research Product Manager roles?
Lam typically expects a graduate degree in semiconductor process engineering, materials science, electrical engineering, or a closely related discipline. Industry experience inside a fab or equipment company is weighted heavily, particularly familiarity with etch, deposition, or planarization modules. Product management experience at the intersection of engineering and customer roadmaps is the differentiator, and candidates who've worked cross-functionally with process integration teams are consistently competitive.
How do I plan my timeline if Lam Research is sponsoring my H-1B?
The H-1B cap lottery runs once per year, with USCIS accepting registrations in March for an October 1 start date. If you're on F-1 OPT, confirm whether your remaining authorization covers the gap until October. Lam can file for premium processing to get a decision within 15 business days once the petition is accepted, which helps resolve uncertainty faster if your OPT expiration is approaching.
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