Embedded HW/FW Engineer

Lam Research • Tualatin, OR

298d • Remote

About The Position

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. As an Embedded HW/FW Engineer at Lam, you'll design complex systems, or products for our wafer fabrication equipment. You will define system specifications, requirements, parameters, and compatibility to integrate hardware, and firmware into a cohesive system. Identifying, analyzing, and resolving system design weaknesses combined with your multi-layered technical expertise you help shape the next generation of Lam initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of electronic design principles, including analog and digital circuits, power management, and signal integrity.
• Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Cadence, Allegro, DX Designer).
• Familiarity with various embedded components, their peripherals, and supporting hardware components (e.g., MCU, FPGA, CPLD, ADC, DAC).
• Knowledge of communication protocols like SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet and EtherCAT.
• Experience with embedded Linux development for more complex systems.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills to diagnose hardware or firmware issues and identify root causes.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines and resolve technical challenges within a team environment.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with software engineers, mechanical engineers, and other cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Create schematics and PCB layouts for embedded systems, selecting appropriate components like microcontrollers, memory chips, analog-to-digital converters, and power management circuits.
• Design and optimize circuit boards for power efficiency, signal integrity, and thermal management.
• Develop detailed component specifications and source components from vendors.
• Design and architect software solutions for embedded systems, considering hardware limitations and performance requirements.
• Develop and implement software modules using C/C++ programming languages.
• Integrate with hardware components by writing device drivers and interfacing with peripherals such as sensors and actuators.
• Utilize real-time operating systems (RTOS) to manage system timing and task scheduling.
• Conduct comprehensive testing on prototypes, including electrical, functional, and environmental stress testing.
• Utilize debugging tools to identify and resolve software defects and hardware-related issues.
• Analyze system timing to ensure timing specific constraints are met.
• Work closely with hardware engineers to understand system requirements and ensure seamless software-hardware integration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product specifications and project timelines.
• Document technical design specifications, code comments, and test reports.
• Develop and execute system-level validation tests to ensure the overall performance of the embedded system meets requirements.
• Create detailed technical documentation for hardware design, including schematics, BOMs (Bill of Materials), and design specifications.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing and production teams during hardware assembly and testing.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues that arise during development or deployment.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree