Hardware Designer 2

Lam Research • Fremont, CA

36d • $73,000 - $159,000

About The Position

Join Lam as an Electrical or Mechanical Hardware Designer and create innovative designs that improve costs, reliability, and advancements in next-generation products. You'll apply digital design, CAD software, and interpret engineering drawings to implement designs that solve material and manufacturing process challenges. Your expertise contributes to reliability and innovation, showcasing Lam's commitment to cutting-edge technology.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree required, Bachelor’s Degree in engineering preferred
• 2- 5 years of direct experience
• Proven competency developing complex electromechanical systems, packaging, fixtures, and tooling
• In-depth understanding and hands-on experience with metal machining and Sheetmetal fabrication; familiarity with other alternative fabrication techniques such as casting and additive manufacturing and design experience with ceramics are pluses
• Strong understanding of various material properties and their coatings and finishes
• Thorough understanding of GD&T and drafting best practices; experience with model-based-definition design (MBD) and model-based-enterprise (MBE) is a plus
• Expert-level CAD user; competency with Siemens NX, experience with CAD user groups, and participation in defining CAD best known practices are pluses
• Keen understanding of and experience with large assembly management methodologies
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; uncompromising attention to detail
• Prior people supervision experience is a big plus

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in the semiconductor equipment industry.
• Experience in global cross-functional teams within a matrix organization.
• Understanding of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) concepts.
• Familiarity with Bills of Material (BOM) structure and configuration, and use of SAP and PLM system software.
• Knowledge on industrial control panel design.
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal, and technical presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components, engineering drawings, and BOMs using Engineering Change Management.
• Create 3D electrical and pneumatic harness routing using CAD tools.
• Build multi-CAD layouts for Lam products and manage large 3D assemblies.
• Proficient in Siemens NX, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and other 3D CAD modeling tools.
• Develop concepts and designs for mechanical components and subsystems.
• Create drawings for sheet metal and machined parts with knowledge of fabrication, machining, and casting processes.
• Apply core mechanical engineering principles, design methods, and engineering drawing standards.
• Strong understanding of welding symbols, GD&T, surface finish, and ASME drafting standards.
• Originate and design mechanical parts/subassemblies and create layouts supporting product design and technology development.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on performance, cost reduction, and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with product engineering, program management, manufacturing, field service, and supply chain to define specifications and complete design cycles.
• Produce production drawings, develop CAD assemblies, and participate in design reviews.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks, implement corrective actions, and ensure proper release and handoff to Technical Services and Field organizations.
• Contribute to project activities that accelerate design-to-release timelines and incorporate field data into mechanical design decisions.
• Assist senior engineers with analysis of research data, product specifications, and design challenges.
• Apply basic engineering theories, methods, and research techniques to investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve technical problems.
• Conduct or support experiments and tests related to new methods, processes, hardware, material changes, or complex problem resolution.
• Collect data, analyze results, generate reports, and provide recommendations. Support design, analysis, prototype builds, process development, and documentation for pre‑production release.
• Provide project support with appropriate supervision.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree