Manager Director, Global Metrology and Imaging

Lam Research

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Fremont, CA
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10 days ago
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Feb 28, 2027

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Lam Research Corporation is a leading American supplier of wafer-fabrication equipment and services to the global semiconductor industry.

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TL;DR · Manager Director, Global Metrology and Imaging

Mng Dir, Global Metrology and Imaging leads an enterprise metrology team of technologists and operators across a global lab network to support the development of etch, deposition, and clean products. This leader establishes global metrology roadmaps, manages multi-year investment budgets, and oversees complex co-development programs with suppliers. Daily responsibilities include negotiating and maintaining sophisticated instruments, defining data structures for high-quality results, and driving AI/ML-based defect detection to improve measurement speed. The role requires expertise in hardware and software development, systems design, and advanced node transitions like GAA and High-NA. Key technical competencies include experience with APC, SPC, fab automation, and a deep understanding of semiconductor process physics, sensors, imaging, and control algorithms. This position solves critical measurement problems to ensure the company remains at the cutting edge of semiconductor research and manufacturing performance.

What you'll do

  • Develop global metrology and imaging roadmaps to support Etch, Deposition, and Clean product development.
  • Manage multi-year capital investments and operating budgets for complex instrumentation across a global lab network.
  • Lead joint development programs with suppliers to create unique measurement solutions for internal teams.
  • Standardize data architecture and drive AI/ML-based defect detection to improve measurement quality.
  • Provide expert technical services to help process engineers solve complex experiment measurement problems.
  • Manage a diverse global team of technologists, engineers, and data scientists across multiple international sites.
  • Negotiate, acquire, install, and maintain a wide range of technically complex metrology instruments.

What we're looking for

  • 8–20+ years of experience in semiconductor capital equipment.
  • Proven success in leadership roles at the Managing Director and VP levels within global, matrixed environments.
  • Demonstrated track record in metrology, inspection, and imaging technologies.
  • Experience managing multi-site, multi-national, and high-volume operations.
  • Proficiency in technical, operational, and financial management.
  • Strong understanding of semiconductor fab/lab operations and Etch and Deposition processes.
  • Experience with APC, SPC, fab automation, and AI/ML technologies.

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