Mechanical Engineer 3

Lam Research•Fremont, CA

56d•$86,000 - $192,000

About The Position

As a Mechanical Engineer in Lam Research’s Global Products Group, you will design and define mechanical and electro-mechanical systems for etch and deposition products. You will support systems through the full life cycle, from concept through productization, including conceptualization, CAD modeling, development, and testing and validation. The role includes feasibility studies, detailed design and fabrication guidance, and supplying design information that shapes technology packaging. You will design components made from metals, ceramics, quartz, plastics, and advanced coatings; perform engineering analyses; and develop studies and test plans to characterize and validate performance. You will document designs according to SEMI and Lam standards and industry best practices, communicate design intent and results in reports and presentations, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to produce high-quality, cost-optimized solutions that meet requirements. You will also provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers. Lam describes its work-location models as including On-site Flex and Virtual Flex, with varying balances of onsite and remote work. The posting does not specify which model applies to this role. The listed salary range is $86,000 to $192,000 for applicants who reside or work onsite in California’s San Francisco Bay Area; actual offers depend on factors including location, level, education, training, skills, and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with 5+ years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience, or equivalent experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication 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 test and validation.
Design components using metals, ceramics, quartz, plastics, and advanced coatings.
Ensure documentation aligns with SEMI and Lam standards and industry best practices for geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
Conduct structural, finite element, thermal, heat-transfer, stress, vibration, fluid-flow, gas-flow, and manufacturability analyses to specify designs.
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 during 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 analyses, test specifications, and design-review presentations.
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to more junior engineers.