Dir, Engineering
Core
Lead global hardware, firmware, and FPGA engineering organization for Lam's equipment control systems in the semiconductor industry.
Role type
Director of Controls Engineering (Hardware/Firmware/FPGA)
Builds
Equipment control systems, controller platforms, circuit boards, FPGA-based logic, and communication interfaces for semiconductor etch and deposition products.
Domain
Semiconductor capital equipment / Industrial automation
Required skills
Hardware design, Embedded firmware, FPGA design, System architecture, Product lifecycle management, Engineering leadership, Root-cause analysis, Cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Semiconductor capital equipment experience, FPGA design languages (Verilog, SystemVerilog, VHDL), Industrial communication buses (EtherCAT, Lonworks, DeviceNet), Processor/memory interfaces (SPI, I2C, Ethernet, PCIe)
Responsibilities
Lead and develop global engineering organization for hardware, firmware, and FPGA; Own technology strategy, architecture, and roadmaps; Drive delivery of controller platforms and associated firmware; Align engineering plans with product roadmaps and customer requirements; Lead new product introduction and sustaining engineering; Own obsolescence and technology-refresh strategies; Drive system-level root-cause analysis; Partner globally with cross-functional teams; Establish engineering practices for reliability and serviceability; Recruit and develop engineering managers; Communicate technical direction to executives and stakeholders.
Seniority
Director, Executive Leadership
