Manager, Robotics Engagements

The Corporate Strategy Group charts our course for long-term profitable growth. This team drives Lam in the development of and alignment to our strategic priorities and key initiatives. Additionally, they oversee Lam's Corporate Development team and Lam Capital, which makes investments that help fuel technologies of the future.

• Build and manage relationships with internal robotics, technology, engineering, and corporate stakeholders at all levels of the company.
• Collaborate with those stakeholders to identify strategic alignment and opportunities with potential investment and partnership candidates.
• Advise the Lam Capital and Corporate Development teams regarding internal automation technology needs that could be addressed through external engagements.
• Develop frameworks for external robotics engagements, including joint development programs, product development collaborations, and consulting arrangements with startup companies from within and beyond Lam Capital's portfolio.
• Facilitate contract alignment and negotiations, bridging external and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor and facilitate external engagements to maximize the likelihood of successful completion of project objectives and follow-on collaboration.
• Track and report business outcomes to stakeholders regularly to demonstrate value creation through partnerships.

• Minimum of 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 8 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 5 years experience; or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in robotics hardware or related software/algorithms.
• Total relevant industry experience of at least 7 years.
• Experience in project or program management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated passion for innovation and entrepreneurship.
• Ability to work with little supervision.
• Self-Starter, Creative and flexible problem solver who can cope with ambiguity and uncertainty.

• Advanced technical or engineering degree preferred but not required.
• Experience at a startup is a plus.
• Experience in technology development, product management, and/or business development is a plus.

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.

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