Technical Program Manager VI

Lam Research

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Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Fremont, CA
Salary
$146,000–$311,000 / yr
Posted
28 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Feb 10, 2027

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $189k
This role $228k
$126k most similar roles pay here $331k

This role pays more than 82% of similar roles. Most pay $164,999–$213,531 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $228k versus about $189k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Lam Research

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

Lam Research currently has 299 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $114,000–$253,000 across 141 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Technical Program Manager VI

As a Technical Program Manager 6 within the Customer Support Business Group, you will manage technical and operational solutions for the Global Upgrades Business. You will be responsible for delivering upgrade and install base reuse or relocation solutions by collaborating with geographically diverse partners in engineering, product management, and account teams. Your daily work involves defining upgrade BOMs and scopes of work, identifying hardware gaps to ensure forward build compatibility, and developing regionalization plans for onsite or off-site upgrades. You will provide technical support regarding cost analysis and upgrade paths while mentoring the team on project prioritization and cost reduction. The role requires expertise in semiconductor capital equipment hardware, mechanical or electrical engineering principles, and manufacturing experience. You must possess strong skills in cross-functional leadership, project management, and complex communication to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

What does a Technical Program Manager earn in California?

Median $211325 from 72 postings across 20 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Define Upgrade Bills of Materials (BOM) and Scope of Work by aligning with Engineering, Product Management, and Operations.
  • Identify and resolve technical gaps in the install base to ensure equipment can be upgraded to forward build products.
  • Develop regionalized execution plans for customer upgrades, including onsite large tech upgrades and off-site factory solutions.
  • Provide technical support to Product Lines regarding upgrade scope, reuse strategies, and cost analysis.
  • Create and implement upgrade paths for new product introductions to ensure rapid response to customer needs.
  • Mentor the team on project prioritization, cost reduction, and execution paths.
  • Present project plans to senior management to secure buy-in and deliver results on time and within budget.

What we're looking for

  • BS in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering with 15+ years experience.
  • Master's degree with 12+ years experience.
  • PhD with 8+ years experience.
  • 10+ years of experience in mechanical design, manufacturing engineering, field service engineering, or pilot engineering.
  • Exceptional knowledge of semiconductor capital equipment hardware.
  • Experience with Hardware Configuration and Product Management is preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage projects on time and within budget.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence others in a complex environment.

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