In your career, let’s prove what’s possible.

At Lam Research, we create equipment that drives technological advancements in the semiconductor industry. Our innovative solutions enable chipmakers to power progress in nearly all aspects of modern life, and it takes each member of our team to make it possible.

Across our organization, our employees come to work and change the world. We take on the toughest challenges with precision and accuracy. We push for the next big semiconductor breakthrough. We lead the way in one of the most critical and fast-moving industries on the planet. And we do it together, with deep connections and limitless collaboration.

The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.

Because at Lam, we believe that when people are the priority and they’re inspired to unleash the power of innovation for a better world together, anything is possible.

Quality Engineer (all genders)

The impact you’ll make

You will drive the quality of our products from the idea through the whole development process until transition to volume manufacturing. Within this quality engineer function you will bridge the quality expertise from the global install base of our products to the Product Development and Release programs (PDR). 

Your responsibility will be enabling the development program teams to accomplish Lam’s quality standards& vision, our customers expectations as well as financial aspects (Cost of quality) on the newly developed products. To enabling you to accomplish these objectives, you will be part of the cross-functional development program team as well as part of the Install base quality team. 

What you’ll do

• Act as a quality interface between product development and release program (PDR) and the quality install base team.
• Prevent quality escapes upfront in the early product development stage, by using adequate quality methods and by driving lessons learned form the Install base quality into the development programs.
• Actively monitor and analyse quality performance of alpha and beta stage products and resolve quality issues via systematic root cause and corrective actions prior the release of the products to high volume manufacturing (HVM).
• Bridge quality performance to financial impact (Cost of Quality) and the quality development activities.
• Act as a quality mentor for quality case owners (QCOs) 

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic Quality Engineer who strives for high quality product development and continuous improvement or even a positive change in the quality of our products and systems. The constantly evolving market, technology and customer expectations should encourage the candidate to actively participate in the exciting quality journey we are on and positively influence our interdisciplinary global quality network. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Technical background on Semiconductor Equipment 

• Fundamental understanding and experience in quality management systems (QMS) 

• Experience in Quality methods like 8D 

• Project management capabilities, leadership skills 

• Data analysis capabilities - from data mining to data analysis and conclusions 

• Fluent English is a must, German language skills are beneficial 

• Quality certifications such as Six Sigma Black Belt is a plus 

What We're Offering

This position is subject to the Austrian Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for Employees in the Metal Technology Industry in the occupation group E or F depending on educational background. A higher payment is negotiable depending on education, expertise and skills. The monthly salary is paid 14 times per year. 

Villach - a great place to live and work 

Follow the link www.welcome2villach.at and you will find on the spot the most important information about living, working and studying in and around Villach/Austria.

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.