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 are helping to solve the biggest challenges in the semiconductor industry.
As a Junior Key Account Technologist (KAT), you will be part of the team that bridges customer process requirements with Lam's product development and technical execution. Embedded in PDR, NPI, and beta-site activities, you will help ensure customer use cases are accurately understood and reflected in our products and learning loops.
The impact you'll make
In this role, you will support key customer engagements by contributing process technology, application insights, and structured technical feedback. Working closely with senior CTM/KAT colleagues, Process Engineers, Product Management, Field Service, Marketing, Sales, and customer R&D teams, you will strengthen Lam's ability to deliver highly aligned and competitive solutions.
This position builds foundational expertise toward becoming a customer-facing subject matter expert (SME), directly influencing early-lifecycle product success and customer satisfaction.
What you'll do
Support understanding of customer processes, applications, and use cases to inform internal product and technology execution
Participate in PDR, NPI, and beta-site activities by contributing technical inputs, observations, and structured feedback
Assist in translating customer requirements and issues into clear, actionable technical information for internal teams
Contribute to learning loops by documenting gaps, issues, and improvement opportunities identified during execution
Collaborate closely with Engineering, Product Management, Field Service, and other partners to support aligned execution
Support customer-facing technical discussions under guidance, building confidence and credibility over time
Develop technical breadth and application knowledge toward becoming an effective customer-facing SME
Travel up to 10-15% annually to support local account teams and direct customer engagements Who we're looking for
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related technical field or an equivalent professional work experience of at least 5 years
+3 years of relevant industry, internship, or academic project experience
Foundational understanding of process technology, systems thinking, or complex technical products
Clear written and verbal communication skills (German & English)
Willingness to learn, ask questions, and work in cross functional environments Preferred qualifications
Exposure to semiconductor manufacturing, capital equipment, or complex industrial systems
Experience working with customers, field teams, or application focused roles
Familiarity with structured problem solving or requirements documentation
Interest in developing a customer facing technical career path What We're Offering
This position is subject to the Austrian Collective Bargaining Agreement for employees in the Metal Technology Industries in occupation group E, depending on education. A higher payment is negotiable depending on expertise and skills. The monthly salary is paid 14 times per year.
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.
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