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Field Operations Manager roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Management Consultant and Engineer categories, depending on how the position is scoped. Canadian citizens can apply directly at the port of entry. Mexican citizens need a visa stamp in advance. A relevant bachelor's degree and a qualifying job offer are required.
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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID
199258
Date posted
06/10/2026
Work Location Model
On-site Flex
Work Location
Hillsboro-OR
Work Country
United States
The group you’ll be a part of
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
At Lam, as a Field Process Engineer you are a customer-focused expert on our equipment, pushing the boundaries to meet customer needs. You’re responsible for completing process support, evaluation, and documentation of process outputs for hardware modifications and upgrades. You play a vital role in supporting the customer in installations, training, and identifying design improvements with product groups.
What you’ll do
- Provide process support, installation, resolve and improve process/system/productivity, and develop processes of new applications of Lam equipment at customer sites.
- Serve as key field support for Beta sites, evaluations, or first-in-fab installations.
- Design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze results, generate reports, and provide recommendations to optimize device architecture and process modules.
- Partner with customers to meet requirements for new technology process, to support existing processes, and to address process deviations through root cause analysis.
- Develop new or modified processes, define best known method process recipes, and partner with the hardware engineering to define chamber requirements and characterize hardware designs to meet customer performance requirements.
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams and customers to understand their needs, technology roadmaps, process flow, requirements, and business challenges.
- Represent Lam to our valued customers and deliver exceptional customer satisfaction.
- Present technical and marketing materials with a win-win mindset to keep customers informed about products and services to address their needs.
- Interfaces directly with customer management. Owns regular and ad hoc customer meetings.
- Provides technical leadership, support, and instruction for Field Service Engineers, Technicians, sub-contractors, and customers on installs, repairs, operations, and coordinates application of new procedures.
- Collaborate with Field Service Engineers on complex problems impacting process output.
- Coordinates statistical analysis of failure rates and develops continuous improvement plan (CIP).
- Recommends design changes to key technical solutions, and process development, and monitors performance trends.
- Recognized within Lam as having significant technical expertise in systems and applications.
Who we’re looking for
Minimum Qualifications:
- PhD in Electronics, Chemistry, Physics, Material Science, or related field with 5+ years of work experience; or Masters of Science with 8+ years of work experience; or Bachelors of Science with 12+ years of work experience.
- Ability to work on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
- Sound judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for addressing difficult engineering issues.
- Excellent communication, written and verbal, and customer relationship skills.
- Ability to work in a cleanroom environment, wearing personal protective safety equipment, or cleanroom suit, and on-call if needed.
Preferred qualifications
- In-depth understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and/or Design of Experiments (DOE).
- Effective organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, reacting to shifting priorities, and meeting business needs and deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams, customers, and partners.
- Collaborative mindset in matrixed environment.
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.
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
199258
Date posted
06/10/2026
Work Location Model
On-site Flex
Work Location
Hillsboro-OR
Work Country
United States
The group you’ll be a part of
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
At Lam, as a Field Process Engineer you are a customer-focused expert on our equipment, pushing the boundaries to meet customer needs. You’re responsible for completing process support, evaluation, and documentation of process outputs for hardware modifications and upgrades. You play a vital role in supporting the customer in installations, training, and identifying design improvements with product groups.
What you’ll do
- Provide process support, installation, resolve and improve process/system/productivity, and develop processes of new applications of Lam equipment at customer sites.
- Serve as key field support for Beta sites, evaluations, or first-in-fab installations.
- Design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze results, generate reports, and provide recommendations to optimize device architecture and process modules.
- Partner with customers to meet requirements for new technology process, to support existing processes, and to address process deviations through root cause analysis.
- Develop new or modified processes, define best known method process recipes, and partner with the hardware engineering to define chamber requirements and characterize hardware designs to meet customer performance requirements.
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams and customers to understand their needs, technology roadmaps, process flow, requirements, and business challenges.
- Represent Lam to our valued customers and deliver exceptional customer satisfaction.
- Present technical and marketing materials with a win-win mindset to keep customers informed about products and services to address their needs.
- Interfaces directly with customer management. Owns regular and ad hoc customer meetings.
- Provides technical leadership, support, and instruction for Field Service Engineers, Technicians, sub-contractors, and customers on installs, repairs, operations, and coordinates application of new procedures.
- Collaborate with Field Service Engineers on complex problems impacting process output.
- Coordinates statistical analysis of failure rates and develops continuous improvement plan (CIP).
- Recommends design changes to key technical solutions, and process development, and monitors performance trends.
- Recognized within Lam as having significant technical expertise in systems and applications.
Who we’re looking for
Minimum Qualifications:
- PhD in Electronics, Chemistry, Physics, Material Science, or related field with 5+ years of work experience; or Masters of Science with 8+ years of work experience; or Bachelors of Science with 12+ years of work experience.
- Ability to work on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
- Sound judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for addressing difficult engineering issues.
- Excellent communication, written and verbal, and customer relationship skills.
- Ability to work in a cleanroom environment, wearing personal protective safety equipment, or cleanroom suit, and on-call if needed.
Preferred qualifications
- In-depth understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and/or Design of Experiments (DOE).
- Effective organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, reacting to shifting priorities, and meeting business needs and deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams, customers, and partners.
- Collaborative mindset in matrixed environment.
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.
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Field Operations Manager
Align your degree to the role classification
TN visa status for Field Operations Manager roles typically requires framing the position under Management Consultant or an engineering category. Your degree field must match the category your employer selects, so confirm alignment before the offer letter is drafted.
Request an offer letter that names TN
Ask your employer to specify the TN category, your degree field, and a prearranged duration in the offer letter. CBP officers review this document at the port of entry, and vague language about job duties is a common reason for secondary inspection.
Target employers with multi-site operations
Companies managing distributed facilities, supply chains, or field crews have the clearest need for a Field Operations Manager and are more likely to have HR teams experienced with TN sponsorship. Focus your search on industries like logistics, utilities, and infrastructure.
Use Migrate Mate to find TN-sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers actively hiring Field Operations Managers who support TN visa sponsorship. Filtering by role and visa type saves time and surfaces companies already familiar with the USMCA professional categories.
Prepare your credential documentation early
Gather official transcripts, degree certificates, and any professional licenses before you start interviewing. Canadian citizens present these at the border on the day of application, so delays in obtaining documents can postpone your start date by weeks.
Understand the Mexican TN process requires consular filing
Mexican citizens cannot apply at a port of entry the way Canadians can. You'll need to schedule a consular appointment and obtain a TN visa stamp before entering. Build at least four to six weeks into your timeline between offer acceptance and your expected start date.
Field Operations Manager TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Field Operations Manager role qualify for TN visa status?
It can, but qualification depends on how the role is classified and how the employer frames the position. TN status is most defensible when the duties align with the Management Consultant category, which requires that the role involves providing advisory services based on specialized knowledge. Operational management that is primarily supervisory without a consulting component may face scrutiny, so the job offer letter must describe duties precisely.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for Field Operations Managers?
TN is faster and more predictable for Canadian and Mexican citizens. There is no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and Canadian applicants can receive approval the same day at the port of entry. H-1B visa requires employer sponsorship months in advance and is subject to a competitive lottery. For Field Operations Manager roles that clearly fit a USMCA professional category, TN is the more reliable path.
What documents does a Canadian Field Operations Manager need at the border?
You'll need a valid Canadian passport, a detailed employer offer letter specifying the TN category and role duration, proof of your qualifying degree (official transcripts or diploma), and any relevant professional credentials or licenses. CBP officers review all of these at the port of entry. Incomplete or vague documentation is the most common reason for delays or refusal.
How can I find Field Operations Manager jobs that support TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically to connect Canadian and Mexican professionals with U.S. employers offering TN visa sponsorship. You can search by job title and filter for roles where sponsorship is confirmed, which removes the guesswork of approaching employers who may not be familiar with TN status. Companies in logistics, energy, construction, and manufacturing tend to have the strongest demand for this role.
Can a Field Operations Manager on TN status change employers?
Yes, but TN status is employer-specific. If you change jobs, your new employer must support a fresh TN application before you begin work. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry for the new position. Mexican citizens must obtain a new visa stamp through a consular appointment. Starting work before the new TN is approved would violate your status.