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Job description
Lam Research is hiring a Product Engineer — a full-time, based in Fremont, CA role ($125k–$270k). Apply directly on Lam Research's careers page below.
Product Engineer 5
Location: US-CA-Fremont (1003)
Department: Product Engineering
Work Location: onsite
The group you’ll be a part of
The Customer Support Business Group focuses on enabling our customers with premier customer support throughout their lifecycle with Lam. We drive performance, productivity, safety, and quality of customers installed base performance and deliver service and lifecycle solutions for their most critical equipment and processes.
The impact you’ll make
What you’ll do
- Collaboratively engineer innovative semiconductor equipment and process design solutions to quickly resolve customer issues and improve product quality in a dynamic, fast-paced, challenging environment.
- Lead product development projects from product prototyping, development, deployment/product release, and initial field support.
- Independently design and conduct experiments, tests, and prototypes to resolve complex technical problems.
- Present analyses and support technical recommendations clearly and concisely.
- Collaborate with cross-functional and cross-cultural teams to guide the specification and development of products.
- Provide technical support for installation and/or diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing, and debugging complex product issues.
- Maintain a high degree of customer engagement including face-to-face and international travel to customer sites supporting near-term product releases and solving customer issues.
- Work in a cleanroom lab and/or customer semiconductor fab environment.
Who we’re looking for
- Minimum of 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; a Master’s degree in Material Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optics, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field with 8+ years of experience; or a PhD with 5+ years’ experience; or equivalent experience.
- Exceptional analytical and experimental design skills.
- Creative thinking, problem-solving, and troubleshooting capabilities.
- Exceptionally clear communication and presentation skills.
- Comfortable traveling up to 25% of the time.
Preferred qualifications
- Prior product design and technical engineering experience is beneficial.
- Experience designing, specifying, building, operating, and maintaining semiconductor, automotive, aerospace, or related hardware, tools, and equipment.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams.
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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Salary
CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: $125,000.00 - $270,000.00.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for Product Engineer at Lam Research?
The estimated salary range for Product Engineer at Lam Research is $125,000 - $270,000 USD per year.
What skills are required for Product Engineer at Lam Research?
The required skills for Product Engineer at Lam Research include: Technical Support, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
What is the seniority level for Product Engineer at Lam Research?
Product Engineer at Lam Research is a Staff level position.
How do I apply for Product Engineer at Lam Research?
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