Mechanical Engineer 4

Lam Research•Fremont, CA

3d•$104,000 - $231,000

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 the full system lifecycle, from concept through productization, including conceptualization, design, CAD modeling, development, and testing and validation. The role includes conducting feasibility studies, testing, and guiding teams through detailed design and fabrication, while providing design information that shapes technology packaging. You will design components from a range of materials, perform engineering analyses, and ensure documentation follows SEMI and Lam standards as well as industry best practices for geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. You will communicate design intent and validation results through reports, presentations, and design reviews, and work with suppliers and internal teams to develop manufacturable, high-quality, cost-optimized solutions. You will also provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with 8+ years of experience; or a master’s degree with 6+ 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 leading projects or solving problems while managing time and multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

Support the full lifecycle 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 (FEA), thermal, heat transfer, stress, vibration, fluid and gas flow dynamics, 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.