Electrical Engineer 2

Lam Research • Fremont, CA

12h • $73,000 - $159,000

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer 2 works in Lam Research’s Global Products Group, supporting the Deposition Product Group in developing equipment used to deposit thin metal films. The equipment is used in the manufacturing process of integrated circuits. The role designs equipment subsystems that may include heater and pressure control, three-phase and DC power delivery, cable harnesses, analog and digital control, EtherCAT and RS232 communications, embedded controls, RF power delivery, filters, motion-control integration, safety certification, and software functional specifications.

The position spans system integration, power and distribution, controls, and sustaining engineering. It involves developing equipment from initial vision through customer acceptance, creating hardware and systems for R&D, analyzing designs through circuit analysis and bench testing, and coordinating with software teams and suppliers to develop, prototype, test, and verify designs. The role reports to the Deposition Product Group.

The position is described as a graduate-eligible role. Lam states that it offers work-location models based on the needs of each role, including On-site Flex and Virtual Flex arrangements; the posting does not specify which model applies to this position. The listed salary range applies to applicants who reside or work onsite in the California, San Francisco Bay Area: $73,000–$159,000. Salary offers depend on factors including location, level, education, training, skills, and experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with at least 2 years of experience; or an advanced degree without previous professional experience; or equivalent work experience.
• Hands-on experience in analog and digital electronic circuit design, signal and controls theory, development, associated electrical board design, troubleshooting, and validation.
• Solid understanding of AC/DC power distribution systems.
• System-level understanding of electrical architecture, system integration, and applications.
• Working knowledge of printed circuit boards and low-voltage circuit design for power and control applications.
• Knowledge of circuit-design and simulation CAD tools, such as PCAD, ORCAD, ZUKEN, AutoCAD, Spice, ADS, or HFSS.
• Knowledge of applying power and controls technologies to systems automation.
• Knowledge of project processes and ability to apply fundamentals of project means and methods.
• Excellent research and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to rapidly generate and implement design concepts.
• Ability to work well in a matrix environment.
• Very good oral and written communication skills in English.
• Excellent IT knowledge, including MS Windows and MS Office products.
• Strong organizational skills, creativity, organizational acumen, and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with semiconductor capital equipment, power distribution design, industrial electronics, control systems and I/O, or high-voltage power supply design.
• Hands-on experience designing and productizing electrical control systems, using electrical CAD systems such as Zuken E3, and working with sensors, actuators, field buses (such as Ethernet, Serialb, or EtherCAT), measurement, and controls technology.
• Knowledge of applicable electrical standards such as UL, CE, IEC, SEMI, and NEC.
• Experience working with vendors to implement designs in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Proficiency troubleshooting systems with network sniffers, protocol analyzers, oscilloscopes, and tool logs.
• Familiarity with design for serviceability, manufacturability, and reliability.
• Understanding of troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques such as 5-why, 8D, and fishbone analysis.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including technical presentations.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop equipment from its vision through customer acceptance.
• Create hardware and systems for research and development activities.
• Analyze designs through circuit analysis and bench testing.
• Perform Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEAs).
• Organize, participate in, and lead design reviews.
• Conduct feasibility studies, including generating well-documented test plans.
• Work with the software team to ensure requirements are met.
• Work with suppliers on detailed design, prototype fabrication, and design testing and verification.
• Contribute across system integration (50%), power and distribution (20%), controls (20%), and sustaining engineering (10%).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level