Mechanical Engineer 3

Lam Research•Tualatin, OR

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. The role supports the full life cycle of these systems, from concept through productization, and includes feasibility studies, design, fabrication guidance, and testing and validation. You will provide design information that shapes technology packaging and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to develop manufacturable, high-quality, cost-optimized solutions that meet requirements. The position includes engineering analyses and design documentation, communicating design intent and validation through reports and presentations, and providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers. Lam describes flexible work-location models for some roles, including On-site Flex and Virtual Flex; the posting does not specify which model applies to this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and 8+ years of experience; or a master’s degree and 6+ years of experience; or a PhD and 3+ years of experience; or equivalent experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and technical presentation skills.
High proficiency with 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 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 analyses, test specifications, and design review presentations.
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.