Laboratory Service Engineer 3

Lam Research • Tualatin, OR

12h • Hybrid

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 a Laboratory Service Engineer at Lam, you are a pivotal force in maintaining and upgrading equipment in our applications lab. This is not a typical lab role; you will be hands-on with state-of-the-art equipment, performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration. You will support innovative equipment through installation and documentation, making you an integral part of our technology’s success. In this role, you will contribute to concept and feasibility hardware efforts to enhance current semiconductor equipment and develop next-generation solutions for our customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field with 5+ years of experience; or Associates degree in a technical field or equivalent military training with 7+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience troubleshooting electrical, electromechanical, fluidic, and vacuum systems.
• Proficient in the use of a variety of hand tools and electronic test equipment for maintenance, repair, and assembly tasks.
• Capable of working in a cleanroom environment while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) or a cleanroom suit.
• Semiconductor industry experience or an understanding of Lam products is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate in an R&D environment, performing preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, upgrades, and calibrations on equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electromechanical, electronic, and vacuum equipment.
• Ensure safe handling of hazardous gas and liquid materials while using required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Partner with cross-functional teams—including process development, hardware, and software engineering—on R&D activities, customer demonstrations, and equipment support.
• Install and provide support for prototype equipment, including developing procedures and documentation.
• Maintain alignment on priorities across tasks that range from dynamic to routine through clear and proactive communication.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees