Mechanical Engineer 3

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Tualatin, OR, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Semiconductor • Manufacturing
The Role
Designs and develops mechanical and electro-mechanical systems for semiconductor etch and deposition products. Responsibilities include CAD modeling, material selection, structural and thermal FEA, fluid and gas flow analysis, manufacturability assessment, feasibility studies, testing, validation, and technical documentation. The role collaborates with suppliers and internal teams, supports full product lifecycles, and produces FMEAs, specifications, risk analyses, test plans, and design review presentations.
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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. 


The impact you’ll make

As a Mechanical Engineer at Lam, you will design and define cutting-edge mechanical and electro-mechanical systems. Your role involves conducting feasibility studies, testing, and guiding teams in detailed design and fabrication. You will provide the crucial design information needed to shape our technology's packaging.

What you’ll do
  • Support the full life cycle of mechanical and electro-mechanical systems from concept to productization, including conceptualization, designing, CAD modeling, development, and test/validation.
  • Design components using a variety of metals, ceramics, quartz, plastics, and advanced coatings.
  • Ensure documentation aligns with SEMI, Lam standards, and industry best practices for geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
  • Conduct detailed analysis, including structural, finite element analysis (FEA), thermal, heat transfer, stress, vibrations, fluid and gas flow dynamics, and manufacturability to properly specify designs.
  • Develop and conduct feasibility studies and test plans to characterize and validate design performance.
  • Prepare high-quality reports and technical presentations to clearly communicate design intent, evaluation, and validation to a diverse audience in design reviews.
  • Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure solutions can be manufactured with high quality, cost-optimized, and to requirements.
  • Provide key deliverables, including Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), technical specifications, risk analysis, test specifications, and design review presentations.
Who we’re looking for

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 8+ years of experience; or Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience; or a PhD with 3+ years of experience; or equivalent experience.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and technical presentation skills.
  • Highly proficient in 3D CAD tools such as CREO, Siemens NX, ProE, SolidWorks, and others.
  • Hands-on experimental and design background coupled with solid engineering skills.
Preferred qualifications
  • Experience in Semiconductor industry is a plus.
  • Experience in project management, managing projects, or problem solving while managing time and multiple priorities.
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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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 in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with 8+ years of experience, or a Master's degree with 6+ years, or a PhD with 3+ years, or equivalent experience.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Technical presentation skills.
  • High proficiency with 3D CAD tools such as CREO, Siemens NX, ProE, SolidWorks, or similar.
  • Hands-on experimental and design experience with strong engineering skills.
  • Semiconductor industry experience.
  • Project management or experience managing projects and multiple priorities.

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.

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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/

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