Lam Research is a leading global manufacturer of capital equipment used in making leading-edge semiconductors across the world. We primarily compete in four specific areas – deposition, etch, photoresist strip, and single wafer clean. Lam Research India team is organized into three major areas of responsibility: Hardware, Software, and Operations. We have an open position in the Hardware group. The Hardware group designs subassemblies and subsystems for Lam’s product lines, providing innovation for the next-generation products, providing improvements in cost and reliability.
There is an opening for the role of Mechanical Engineer 3 within the Customer Support Business Group (CSBG) of LIGHT organization. This position will be based out of Bangalore and will closely be working with the Engineering & Cross-functional teams across global regions of Lam Research like US & India. CSBG mainly focuses on delivering value to customers throughout the product lifecycle by providing Spares, Upgrades, and services to maximize the value of customer capital assets.
This high energy individual will focus on development and support for Productivity and Technology Upgrades to our global customers through Non-Standard requests, for our Etch product lines. Meet Corporate metrics and goals set to achieve excellence and deliver fast solutions to our global Customer. Also, collaborate with various global product and field support teams to address issues.
- Lead mechanical subsystem development projects for semiconductor equipment hardware from concept to production release, supporting New Product Development (NPD), Continuous Improvement Programs (CIP), cost reduction, productivity enhancements, and reliability improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (CFTs) including engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and suppliers to define product requirements, align technical objectives, evaluate design options, and drive successful project execution.
- Develop innovative mechanical design concepts and translate requirements into robust subsystem solutions using appropriate materials, including metals, ceramics, quartz, plastics, and advanced coating/plating technologies.
- Perform engineering design, CAD modeling, and detailed documentation, ensuring compliance with Lam standards, SEMI standards, and applicable industry standards (ANSI, DIN, ASME, etc.), while following Best Known Methods (BKMs).
- Conduct engineering analyses and design evaluations to characterize and optimize product performance, including structural, thermal, vibration, fluid/gas flow, manufacturability, reliability, and cost considerations.
- Partner with suppliers and manufacturing teams to ensure designs are manufacturable, cost-effective, scalable, and meet performance requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
- Develop and execute test plans that generate characterization data required to verify, validate, and qualify hardware designs against product requirements and customer expectations.
- Analyze test results and drive design improvements, ensuring technical risks are identified, mitigated, and resolved through data-driven engineering decisions and design reviews.
- Prepare and present high-quality technical reports, design reviews, and project updates that effectively communicate design intent, analysis results, validation outcomes, risks, and recommended actions to stakeholders and management.
- Manage engineering documentation, BOMs, and product releases by following Product Development & Release (PDR) and Engineering Change Management processes to obtain required approvals and ensure configuration integrity.
- Support pilot builds, product qualification, and High-Volume Manufacturing (HVM) readiness, addressing design-related issues, implementing corrective actions, and driving continuous improvement.
- Provide timely technical support and resolution for customer, field, and manufacturing escalations, collaborating with global product and support teams to ensure rapid issue resolution and sustained product performance.
- Ability to work well in a matrix organization with aggressive deadlines, ability to align on priorities, etc. while focused to realize end objective.
- Application knowledge: hands-on experience on any CAD (NX is preferred) with design, drawing, drawing standards & GD&T.
- Hands on experience to take design from concepts (OEM components, sheet metal, metal (machined & weld assy), plastics & ceramics would be a big plus), detail engineering (Tolerance analysis, DFMEA, 8D problem solving, RCCA, 5-why, DFMA), Test plan, Testing, etc. & through detailed drawing, parts procurement, DFM interaction with suppliers, assembly, test, build verification, field/customer qualification with deeper understanding of issues faced, lessons learned and closure.
- Ability to identify all technical risks and mitigate them through appropriate calculations; structural, strength, seismic, tipping, flow, thermal & combinations of these.
- Accountable for releasing complete engineering drawings & bill of materials per “Engineering Change Management Process” consistent with “DFMA, DFX, & DFMEA”.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present design concepts to peers and management in a professional and effective way.
- Critical thinker with proven ability to create solutions for complex engineering problems with an ability to learn new skills quickly with minimal guidance.
- Ability to perform simple and medium complexity stress analysis using software like NX Nastran, Ansys to verify the design.
- Understanding of Process & Instrumentation Drawings (P&ID).
- Knowledge in Engineering Change Management Process, SAP, PLM.
- Experience in Value Engineering; should costing, cost reduction would be an advantage.
- Exposure to obsolescence management in product engineering, including understanding how to handle an obsolete part/sub-assembly in a mature product and how to qualify a replacement part.
- Creative thinking & innovation, collaboration, teamwork approach, and project planning skills.
- Knowledge and exposure to ANSI, ASME, SAE, ISO, and SEMI standards applicable to the semiconductor industry.
- Experience in project management, problem solving while managing time and multiple priorities.
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.
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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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with at least 8 years of relevant experience
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with at least 4 years of relevant experience
- Hands-on experience with CAD; NX is preferred
- Experience with mechanical design, drawings, drawing standards, and GD&T
- Experience taking designs from concept through engineering, procurement, supplier manufacturing, assembly, testing, build verification, and customer qualification
- Experience with tolerance analysis, DFMEA, 8D problem solving, RCCA, 5-Why, and DFMA
- Ability to perform structural, strength, seismic, tipping, flow, thermal, and combined technical risk calculations
- Experience releasing engineering drawings and bills of materials through engineering change management processes
- Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization and manage aggressive deadlines and priorities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to present design concepts and technical results
- Experience with NX Nastran or Ansys for stress analysis
- Understanding of Process and Instrumentation Drawings
- Knowledge of Engineering Change Management, SAP, and PLM
- Experience in value engineering, should-costing, or cost reduction
- Experience with obsolescence management and replacement-part qualification
- Knowledge of ANSI, ASME, SAE, ISO, and SEMI standards applicable to semiconductor industry
- Project management, problem-solving, time management, and ability to manage multiple priorities
Lam Research Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
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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.
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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.
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