Manager, Robotics Engagements

About the role

We are looking for a forward-thinker to join the Corporate Strategy organization working within the Lam Capital and Corporate Development teams to drive robotics, automation, and physical AI innovation-related external engagements. You will apply knowledge of robotics hardware and software technologies along with Lam’s business needs to landscape and screen for potential external partners. You will further identify and articulate business opportunities within Lam Research that can be addressed through collaboration with identified partners, startup companies from the Lam Capital portfolio and beyond, seeking to create win-win partnerships that further Lam Research’s product differentiation. You will engage stakeholders across the company to understand technical and non-technical business challenges and dynamics, and facilitate partnership from conceptualization through negotiation, execution, project management, and post-project assessment.

Responsibilities

• 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 physical AI and robotics engagements, including joint development programs, product development collaborations, and consulting arrangements with startup companies from within and beyond Lam Capital’s portfolio.
• Collaborate with Dextro product and engineering stakeholders to develop external engagement scopes and oversee project execution.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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, physical AI, or related software/algorithms.
• At least 3 years of experience in program management, preferably related to robotics hardware, physical AI, or related software/algorithms development projects.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Schedule

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: 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: Work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.

Pay

Salary range for this position (CA San Francisco Bay Area): $114,000.00 - $253,000.00. 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.

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.