Product Engineer 3

Lam Research•Fremont, CA

4h•$86,000 - $192,000

About The Position

In the Global Products Group, the Product Engineer contributes to the design and engineering of Lam’s etch and deposition products, helping address challenges in the semiconductor industry. The role drives product development in a dynamic environment, working closely with customers and internal teams to resolve customer challenges and improve products. The Product Engineer supports the product lifecycle from prototyping and development through deployment, product release, and initial field support. The position involves designing and conducting experiments, tests, and prototypes to solve complex technical problems; analyzing results and preparing reports with technical recommendations; and collaborating with cross-functional and cross-cultural teams on product specifications and development. The role also provides technical support for installation and for diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing, and debugging complex product issues. The position requires substantial customer engagement, including face-to-face interaction and international travel to customer sites to support product releases and resolve customer issues. Work takes place in a cleanroom laboratory and/or a customer semiconductor fabrication environment. Travel may be up to 25% of the time.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Material Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optics, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field with 3+ years of experience; or a PhD with no previous professional experience; or equivalent experience.
Exceptional analytical and experimental design skills.
Clear communication and presentation skills.
Comfortable traveling up to 25% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Prior product design and technical engineer experience.
Experience designing, specifying, building, operating, and maintaining semiconductor, automotive, aerospace, or related hardware, tools, and equipment.
Experience coordinating and communicating with cross-functional teams.
Creative thinking, problem-solving, and troubleshooting capabilities.

Responsibilities

Collaboratively develop semiconductor equipment and process design solutions to resolve customer issues and improve product quality.
Support product development from prototyping and development through deployment, product release, and initial field support.
Design and conduct experiments, tests, and prototypes to resolve complex technical problems.
Prepare clear and concise reports presenting analyses and supporting technical recommendations.
Collaborate with cross-functional and cross-cultural teams to guide product specifications and development.
Provide technical support for installation and for diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing, and debugging complex product issues.
Engage with customers, including through face-to-face interaction and international travel to customer sites, to support product releases and resolve customer issues.
Work in a cleanroom laboratory and/or customer semiconductor fab environment.