Engineering Technician 3

Lam Research•Tualatin, OR

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About The Position

As an Engineering Technician III in Lam Research’s Global Operations Group, you will contribute to the development and introduction of next-generation semiconductor technology in a fast-paced research and development environment. You will use technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and sound judgment to assemble, test, troubleshoot, and improve products with limited documentation and evolving designs. Your work will influence product quality, manufacturing readiness, engineering learning, and development cycle time. The schedule is Front End Night: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and every other Saturday, from 5:00 PM to 5:30 AM. The role requires the ability to work a shift schedule.

Requirements

2–4 years of related work experience.
Firsthand experience installing, maintaining, repairing, testing, or troubleshooting equipment or electronics.
Effective written and verbal communication skills in English.
Proficiency with computer-based data systems, applications, and Microsoft Office software.
Ability to work a shift schedule.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree, technical certificate, diploma, or higher in a technical field.
Experience in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, bioengineering, metrology, lab operations, or related areas.
Semiconductor experience.

Responsibilities

Independently assemble, integrate, and test developmental semiconductor process modules and subsystems.
Apply technical judgment to work through incomplete procedures, changing documentation, and evolving product designs, and recommend solutions.
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, software, and integration-related issues during assembly and testing.
Identify design, configuration, documentation, process, and workmanship issues that affect product performance or manufacturability.
Collaborate with engineers to investigate issues and implement solutions.
Participate in prototype builds, engineering evaluations, qualification activities, and manufacturing readiness efforts.
Create and maintain Issue Logs, TOIs (Tool Open Issues), NCIs (Non Conformance Internal), and other required documentation.
Suggest work instruction improvements through issue logs and partnerships with engineering.
Support root cause investigations and corrective action implementation.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and manufacturing standards.
Escalate issues requiring deeper technical expertise or broader organizational coordination when appropriate.