Global Product Groups/Global Product Operations/Global Lab Automation
As an Automation Developer at Lam, you will contribute directly to the innovation pipeline by enabling advanced equipment connectivity, data acquisition, and automation capabilities at Lam’s R&D labs in the United States (Fremont). You will design and implement SECS/GEM‑based equipment interfaces, communication frameworks, and IoT‑enabled solutions that support early‑stage tool development and next-generation process engineering.
Working closely with multidisciplinary R&D teams, you will build robust automation components that accelerate prototype validation, experiment execution, and system characterization. Your expertise in C#, .NET, and web technologies will help bridge hardware–software interactions, enhance tool diagnostics, and enable deeper insights into complex equipment behavior. Through your work, you will help advance Lam’s technology roadmap and contribute to the creation of future semiconductor process platforms.
- Design, develop, troubleshoot, and debug automation software modules that support tool bring‑up, experimental workflows, and R&D diagnostics
- Implement SECS/GEM communication interfaces and IoT connectivity layers for prototype and development-stage equipment
- Enhance and maintain existing automation frameworks by identifying improvement areas and resolving complex integration issues
- Produce clear interface specifications, documentation packages, architecture diagrams, and structured code to support global R&D users
- Collaborate with R&D engineers, equipment designers, controls engineers, and software architects to develop new automation capabilities
- Support lab equipment integration activities, including on‑site testing and hands-on validation, with limited travel (<10%) to global Lam R&D sites
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or related field with 5+ years of experience; or equivalent hands‑on experience in equipment automation
- Direct experience implementing SECS/GEM-based equipment integration in R&D or manufacturing equipment environments.Proficiency with C#, .NET, and modern web technologies for automation and tool connectivity
- Strong software engineering fundamentals including OOP, design patterns, data structures, and finite state machine‑based control flows.Experience with multithreading, asynchronous processes, and real‑time communication handling
- Prior hands‑on experience implementing IoT connectivity, data ingestion, and equipment sensor integration
- Experience integrating equipment with engineering test systems or R&D data acquisition platforms
- Familiarity with GEM300, EDA/Interface A, or other semiconductor industry automation standards
- Exposure to MES/MOM platforms
- Experience with REST APIs, message-based communication (MQTT, AMQP), and IoT/edge connectivity patterns
- Ability to work with simulators, protocol analyzers, and diagnostic tools for SECS/GEM validation
- Understanding of semiconductor subsystems
- Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills in an R&D environment
- Experience supporting cross‑site engineering teams and contributing to globally distributed development
- Preferred Certifications:
Critical Manufacturing Automation Developer Certification
Critical Manufacturing Back‑end Certification
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.
Salary
CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: $86,000.00 - $183,000.00.
The above salary range for this position is relevant to applicants that reside or work onsite in the California, San Francisco Bay Area only. 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. Actual salary may vary from salary offered due to numerous factors including but not limited to unpaid time off, unpaid leave, company mandated shutdown, and other relevant factors.
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 Computer Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or a related field, plus 5 or more years of experience; equivalent hands-on equipment automation experience may be accepted.
- Direct experience implementing SECS/GEM-based equipment integration in R&D or manufacturing equipment environments.
- Proficiency with C#, .NET, and modern web technologies for automation and tool connectivity.
- Strong software engineering fundamentals, including object-oriented programming, design patterns, data structures, and finite state machine-based control flows.
- Experience with multithreading, asynchronous processes, and real-time communication handling.
- Hands-on experience implementing IoT connectivity, data ingestion, and equipment sensor integration.
- Experience integrating equipment with engineering test systems or R&D data acquisition platforms.
- Familiarity with GEM300, EDA/Interface A, or other semiconductor industry automation standards.
- Exposure to MES/MOM platforms.
- Experience with REST APIs, MQTT, AMQP, and IoT or edge connectivity patterns.
- Experience using simulators, protocol analyzers, and diagnostic tools for SECS/GEM validation.
- Understanding of semiconductor subsystems.
- Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills in an R&D environment.
- Experience supporting cross-site engineering teams and globally distributed development.
- Critical Manufacturing Automation Developer Certification.
- Critical Manufacturing Back-end Certification.
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