The impact you'll makeAs a Senior Cost Engineer at Lam, you will be a key interface between Product Group Engineering and Global Supply Chain, ensuring cost is designed into products early and effectively. As a trusted partner, you will enable product competitiveness by driving cost vs. performance vs. sourcing strategy trade-offs throughout the product lifecycle.
In this role, you will utilize your deep expertise in should-cost analysis, Design for Cost (DFC) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) along with your ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives across Engineering, Supply Chain, and suppliers to drive effective cost savings for Lam.
What you'll do• Lead should-cost modeling and DFC/DFM cost analysis for complex semiconductor components and assemblies
• Perform deep technical analysis including teardown reviews, manufacturing process evaluation, and cost validation
• Develop robust cost models using and serve as a technical authority for complex or ambiguous costing challenges
• Lead cost engineering initiatives for NPI programs from concept through production ramp
• Drive alignment across Engineering, Supply Chain, and suppliers on design trade-offs, feasible manufacturing strategies and material costs
• Partner with sourcing and supplier teams to validate supplier cost structures, support negotiation strategies, and develop/improve cost models
• Provide organizational and capability leadership through mentorship, best practice establishment and creation of reusable models, cost libraries, and commodity insights
• Present to peer and executive levels on assessments, findings and recommendations
Who we're looking for- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field with 15 years experience; or 12 years experience with a Master's degree; or 8 years experience with a Ph.D; or equivalent years experience in a similiar role without a degree.
- 8+ years of experience in:
- Cost engineering / should costing
- Manufacturing, product engineering, or supply chain engineering
- Strong understanding of 2+ manufacturing processes (machining, sheet metal, plastics, casting, ceramics, etc.)
- Experience working directly with engineering teams on product design; Technical drawing comprehension
- Supplier-facing experience including RFQ support, cost validation, and negotiation
- Experience with costing tools (e.g., aPriori) combined with strong manual costing capability
- Proven experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing without authority
- Strong communication skills-able to translate complex cost analysis into actionable decisions
- Demonstrated accountability and proactive problem-solving in ambiguous environments
Preferred qualifications• Experience in or deep knowledge of Semiconductor fabrication, Semiconductor Equipment Operations, or related industries
• Strong background in Design for Cost (DFC) and value engineering
• Experience supporting NPI programs
• Knowledge of Program Management methods and experience in Product Development & Release (PDR) procedures
• Experience with applications: NX CAD and/or ProE Creo, aPriori, SAP
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 BenefitsAt 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.
