Product Regulatory Compliance Engineer

Posted Yesterday
Be an Early Applicant
Fremont, CA, USA
In-Office
141K-307K Annually
Expert/Leader
Semiconductor • Manufacturing
The Role
Leads global product regulatory compliance strategy for semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Develops enterprise compliance programs, assesses regulatory and technical risks, translates requirements into engineering and business actions, and influences product roadmaps. Partners with engineering, legal, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, sustainability, government affairs, and industry organizations. Represents the company in regulatory and standards forums, mentors compliance professionals, and presents compliance strategies and risks to executive leadership.
Summary Generated by Built In
The group you’ll be a part of
In the Global Products Group, we are dedicated to excellence in the design and engineering of Lam's etch and deposition products. We drive innovation to ensure our cutting-edge solutions help solve the most challenging problems facing the semiconductor industry. As part of the Product Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Compliance organization, you will help shape compliance strategies that enable business growth while ensuring our products meet evolving global regulatory requirements.
The impact you’ll make
We are seeking a highly experienced regulatory compliance professional supporting semiconductor manufacturing equipment, capital equipment, or similarly regulated technologies. This individual will serve as a recognized technical leader and subject matter expert responsible for driving Lam's global product regulatory compliance strategy and influencing compliance decisions across multiple product groups.
What you’ll do

Regulatory Leadership & Strategy

  • Serve as a company-wide subject matter expert for global product regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Develop and maintain Lam's long-term regulatory compliance strategy across multiple product lines and technology platforms.
  • Monitor emerging environmental, product safety, chemical, sustainability, and adjacent regulatory developments that may impact Lam products.
  • Evaluate business, technical, operational, and financial impacts associated with new or proposed regulations.
  • Lead development of enterprise-wide implementation strategies for significant regulatory changes.

Cross-Functional Leadership

  • Partner with Engineering, Product Management, Supply Chain, Legal, Government Affairs, Quality, Manufacturing, and Sustainability teams to ensure successful implementation of regulatory requirements.
  • Drive complex cross-functional compliance initiatives involving multiple business units and stakeholders.
  • Influence product and technology roadmaps based on regulatory trends and strategic business considerations.
  • Establish governance mechanisms, processes, metrics, and reporting systems to improve compliance effectiveness across the organization.

Industry & External Engagement

  • Represent Lam within industry organizations, technical committees, standards-development organizations, and regulatory forums.
  • Collaborate with industry stakeholders, trade associations, and regulatory agencies to understand and influence emerging regulations and standards.
  • Partner with Government Affairs and Legal Compliance teams to assess proposed regulations and advocate for effective regulatory outcomes.
  • Lead development of industry position papers, regulatory comment letters, and technical recommendations.

Technical Compliance & Risk Management

  • Lead assessments of regulatory applicability, compliance requirements, and technical implementation plans.
  • Conduct regulatory risk assessments and communicate findings to executive leadership.
  • Ensure compliance requirements are translated into actionable engineering and business requirements.
  • Develop policies, procedures, guidance documents, and best practices to support organizational compliance.

Technical Leadership

  • Mentor and provide technical leadership to regulatory compliance, environmental compliance, and product safety engineers.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior engineering and business leaders.
  • Build organizational capability through training, coaching, and knowledge sharing.
  • Lead development of executive-level presentations, compliance roadmaps, risk assessments, and status reviews.
Who we’re looking for
  • Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of experience, Master's degree with 8+ years of experience, or Ph.D. with 5+ years of experience in Engineering, Physical Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or a related technical discipline.
  • Experience supporting semiconductor manufacturing equipment, capital equipment, industrial systems, or similarly complex technologies.
  • Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-level compliance programs and strategic initiatives.
  • Strong technical understanding of global regulatory frameworks affecting complex equipment and electronic products.
Preferred qualifications
  • Advanced degree in Engineering, Sciences, Business, Public Policy, or related discipline.
  • Expert knowledge of product regulatory frameworks including REACH, RoHS, CE Marking, Machinery Regulation, EMC, Battery Regulation, PPWR, PFAS-related requirements, and related global product compliance requirements.
  • Deep understanding of SEMI EHS standards and semiconductor industry regulatory practices.
  • Experience engaging with regulatory agencies, standards organizations, industry associations, or government affairs organizations.
  • Demonstrated success influencing external regulatory or standards outcomes.
  • Experience presenting compliance strategies, business risks, and recommendations to executive leadership.
  • Strong project leadership skills with the ability to drive alignment across diverse stakeholders.
  • Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and executive communication skills.
  • Proven track record of operating independently and influencing without direct authority.
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.

Salary


CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: $141,000.00 -  $307,000.00.


The above salary range for this position is relevant to applicants that reside or work onsite in the California, San Francisco Bay Area only. Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Actual salary may vary from salary offered due to numerous factors including but not limited to unpaid time off, unpaid leave, company mandated shutdown, and other relevant factors.


Our Perks and Benefits
 

At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of experience in Engineering, Physical Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or a related technical discipline
  • Master's degree with 8+ years of experience in Engineering, Physical Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or a related technical discipline
  • Ph.D. with 5+ years of experience in Engineering, Physical Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or a related technical discipline
  • Experience supporting semiconductor manufacturing equipment, capital equipment, industrial systems, or similarly complex technologies
  • Experience leading enterprise-level compliance programs and strategic initiatives
  • Strong technical understanding of global regulatory frameworks affecting complex equipment and electronic products
  • Advanced degree in Engineering, Sciences, Business, Public Policy, or a related discipline
  • Expert knowledge of product regulatory frameworks including REACH, RoHS, CE Marking, Machinery Regulation, EMC, Battery Regulation, PPWR, PFAS-related requirements, and related global product compliance requirements
  • Deep understanding of SEMI EHS standards and semiconductor industry regulatory practices
  • Experience engaging with regulatory agencies, standards organizations, industry associations, or government affairs organizations
  • Demonstrated success influencing external regulatory or standards outcomes
  • Experience presenting compliance strategies, business risks, and recommendations to executive leadership
  • Strong project leadership skills with the ability to drive alignment across diverse stakeholders
  • Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and executive communication skills
  • Proven track record of operating independently and influencing without direct authority

Lam Research Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Lam Research Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Lam Research Corporation.

  • Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is described as 16 weeks fully paid for all new parents, with birth mothers averaging about 26 weeks total; adoption assistance and subsidized backup childcare are also included. These programs are consistently highlighted as standout elements of the package.
  • Healthcare Strength — Medical options span PPO, CDHP, and HMO choices with company HSA funding, alongside dental and vision coverage. Coverage quality and breadth are emphasized, supported by wellbeing resources such as an EAP.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility — An ESPP with a discount and look-back/reset features is highlighted, and many technical roles include RSUs and bonuses that lift total compensation. These equity mechanisms are frequently cited as meaningful components of total rewards.

Lam Research Corporation Insights

Am I A Good Fit?
beta
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company
HQ: Fremont, CA
12,447 Employees
Year Founded: 1980

What We Do

Lam Research Corp. (NASDAQ:LRCX) is a global supplier of innovative wafer fabrication equipment and services to the semiconductor industry. The world's leading companies trust us as their valued partner because we bring together technology leadership, a strong values-based culture, and an unwavering commitment to prove our customers’ next big breakthrough. Our impact on the world can be seen all around us, as nearly every advanced chip today is built with our technology. Through collaboration, precision, and our commitment to delivery, we are transforming atomic-scale engineering and driving semiconductor breakthroughs that define the next generation. Lam Research Social Media Guidelines: By using or accessing this page, you agree to comply with LinkedIn’s Terms and Conditions. While we welcome participation and engagement, it is important to note that postings and/or comments by followers to Lam’s LinkedIn page do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Lam, nor does Lam confirm their accuracy. We expect that participants post content and commentary that is both relevant and respectful to this community as a whole. Lam reserves the right to remove any posts and/or comments that do not adhere to our guidelines and to block anyone who violates them repeatedly. Specifically, we do not tolerate these kinds of posts: • Abusive, harassing, stalking, threatening or attacking others • Defamatory, offensive, obscene, vulgar or depicting violence • Hateful in language targeting race/ethnicity, religion, gender, nationality or political beliefs • Fraudulent, deceptive, misleading or unlawful • Violations of any intellectual property rights • Spamming in nature • Commercial solicitation or solicitation of donations • Link baiting (embedding a link in your post to draw traffic to your own site) View Lam’s Online Privacy Notice Summary : https://www.lamresearch.com/privacy/

Similar Jobs

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Logo Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Architect

Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Information Technology • Consulting
In-Office
2 Locations
85422 Employees
172K-355K Annually

Narmi Logo Narmi

Director Of Sales

Enterprise Web • Fintech • Payments • Software • Financial Services
Remote or Hybrid
United States
140 Employees
150K-170K Annually

Narmi Logo Narmi

Growth Executive

Enterprise Web • Fintech • Payments • Software • Financial Services
Remote or Hybrid
USA
140 Employees
125K-150K Annually

PwC Logo PwC

Epic Payer Platform, Senior Associate

Artificial Intelligence • Professional Services • Business Intelligence • Consulting • Cybersecurity • Generative AI
Hybrid
45 Locations
370000 Employees
77K-202K Annually

Similar Companies Hiring

Rosendin Thumbnail
Other • Manufacturing
San Jose, CA
6219 Employees
Amalgamated Sugar Thumbnail
Food • Greentech • Agriculture • Industrial • Manufacturing
Boise, Idaho
768 Employees
Ford Energy Thumbnail
Automotive • Software • Energy • Utilities • Manufacturing • Renewable Energy
Glendale, Kentucky
55 Employees

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account