Strategic focus Responsibilities may include running the demo or at least reviewing results and demo report with demo engineer Development of new technology Ensure successful qualification of applications at customer site Continually maintain an analysis of customer flow to identify opportunities for Lam to add value to the customer Align strategies and tactics with marketing, business development, product managers, program managers, and PL head. Primarily through bimonthly review, but should be on as needed basis. Execute plans successfully Initiate and manage JDP programs which mutually benefit Lam and the customer To qualify for this exciting position, you will need: Solid Etch process development background and track record of success Specific technical experience we are looking for: High aspect ratio etching, physics, surface chemistry Master's degree in a field such as chemistry, materials science, or physics or equivalent experience in areas such as device fabrication, chemical vapor deposition or semiconductor yield engineering. A Ph.D. is a plus but not required. 10+ years of related experience in wafer process equipment startups and sustaining at customer sites Excellent verbal and written communication skills for customer interaction are a must Decision making; strong influencing and partnering skills and an ability to develop relationships and work effectively with customers with strong presentation skills Ability to develop and execute plans, consistently delivering expected business results and working effectively in a changing environment sometimes filled with ambiguity. Strong initiative with a willingness to take ownership and drive a project to completion coupled with strong process and systemic thinking capabilities An ability to establish rapport and earn trust representing us to the customer Collaboration; extremely good at balancing between focusing on own area of responsibilities and contributing across Lam and effectively aligns stakeholders who have disparate views and agendas in support of a course of action Travel - This job requires customer contact; approximately 20- 25% of the time.