Mechanical Engineer 3

Lam Research•Tualatin, OR

10d•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 Mechanical Engineer at Lam, you will design and define cutting-edge mechanical and electro-mechanical systems. Your role involves conducting feasibility studies, testing, and guiding teams in detailed design and fabrication. You will provide the crucial design information needed to shape our technology's packaging.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 8+ years of experience; or Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience; or a PhD with 3+ years of experience; or equivalent experience.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and technical presentation skills.
Highly proficient in 3D CAD tools such as CREO, Siemens NX, ProE, SolidWorks, and others.
Hands-on experimental and design background coupled with solid engineering skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Semiconductor industry is a plus.
Experience in project management, managing projects, or problem solving while managing time and multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

Support the full life cycle of mechanical and electro-mechanical systems from concept to productization, including conceptualization, designing, CAD modeling, development, and test/validation.
Design components using a variety of metals, ceramics, quartz, plastics, and advanced coatings.
Ensure documentation aligns with SEMI, Lam standards, and industry best practices for geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
Conduct detailed analysis, including structural, finite element analysis (FEA), thermal, heat transfer, stress, vibrations, fluid and gas flow dynamics, and manufacturability to properly specify designs.
Develop and conduct feasibility studies and test plans to characterize and validate design performance.
Prepare high-quality reports and technical presentations to clearly communicate design intent, evaluation, and validation to a diverse audience in design reviews.
Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure solutions can be manufactured with high quality, cost-optimized, and to requirements.
Provide key deliverables, including Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), technical specifications, risk analysis, test specifications, and design review presentations.