Mechanical Engineer 3

Lam Research•Tualatin, OR

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer will design and define mechanical and electro-mechanical systems, contributing to the Pilot and High Volume Manufacturing Organization by creating fixtures that support safe and effective product building and testing. The role supports systems through their full life cycle, from concept to productization, including conceptualization, design, CAD modeling, development, and test and validation. The position evaluates ergonomic safety, designs components using metals and plastics, and ensures documentation aligns with SEMI and Lam standards and industry best practices for geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T). It also involves detailed engineering analysis, feasibility studies, test planning, supplier and internal-team collaboration, and communicating design intent and validation through reports and presentations. The engineer provides technical guidance and mentoring to team members.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with 5 or more years of experience; or a Master’s degree with 3 or more years of experience; or equivalent experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and technical presentation skills.
High proficiency in 3D CAD tools such as CREO, Siemens NX, ProE, or SolidWorks.
Hands-on experimental and design background coupled with solid engineering skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the semiconductor industry.
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, design, CAD modeling, development, and testing and validation.
Evaluate ergonomic safety by assessing motion and position risks and working with internal customers to develop solutions.
Design components using a variety of metals and plastics.
Ensure documentation aligns with SEMI and Lam standards and industry best practices for geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
Conduct structural, finite element (FEA), thermal, heat transfer, stress, vibration, and manufacturability analyses to specify designs appropriately.
Develop and conduct feasibility studies and test plans to characterize and validate design performance.
Prepare reports and technical presentations communicating design intent, evaluation, and validation to diverse audiences in design reviews.
Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure solutions are manufacturable, high-quality, cost-optimized, and meet requirements.
Deliver Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), technical specifications, risk analysis, test specifications, and design review presentations.
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to team members.