Mechanical Engineer 3

Lam Research•Tualatin, OR

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer works in Lam Research’s Global Products Group, which designs and engineers etch and deposition products for the semiconductor industry. The role contributes to the design and development of a deposition tool by designing and defining mechanical and electromechanical systems, conducting feasibility studies and testing, and guiding teams through detailed design and fabrication. The work provides design information that shapes the packaging of the technology. The engineer participates in or leads the conceptualization, modeling, analysis, development, documentation, and testing and validation of hardware for new semiconductor equipment. The position also includes designing parts from a range of materials, working with suppliers on manufacturability and cost, developing and executing test plans, and communicating design intent and validation results at design reviews. The engineer may serve as a resource for less-experienced colleagues and lead small projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with at least 5 years of experience, or a master’s degree with at least 3 years of experience, or equivalent experience.
Experience or deep understanding of optics and optical systems.
Strong knowledge and use of 3D CAD tools.
Ability to work in a team environment with aggressive deadlines and multiple priorities.
Strong problem-solving, time and priority management, communication, and project management skills.
Ability to learn new skills quickly with minimal guidance.
Ability to communicate well and work with other teams to meet production goals.
Strong design background and solid engineering skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the semiconductor industry.
Design experience and productization of optics and optical systems.
Design experience developing mechanical, electrical, or test systems.
Hands-on experience building or maintaining mechanical, electrical, or test systems.
Experience with Creo CAD.
Understanding of FEA, CFD, and thermal analysis.
Experience with structured problem solving and DOE.

Responsibilities

Participate in and often lead the conceptualization, modeling, analysis, development, documentation, and testing and validation of hardware for new semiconductor equipment.
Design parts using metals, ceramics, quartz, plastics, and advanced coatings or plating, and work with potential suppliers to meet performance and cost objectives.
Ensure documentation follows applicable SEMI, Lam, ANSI, DIN, and other standards, and apply best practices for GD&T.
Analyze designs to characterize and specify them, including heat transfer, stress, vibrations, fluid and gas dynamics, and manufacturability.
Develop and execute test plans that produce sufficient characterization data to understand and validate design performance.
Develop and present high-quality reports and presentations communicating design intent, analysis, and validation at design reviews.
Collaborate with other departments on procurement and assembly of mechanical components and equipment.
Professionally represent the company to customers.
Act as a resource for less-experienced colleagues and potentially lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.