Systems Engineer 3

Lam Research•Fremont, CA

1d•$99,000 - $220,000

About The Position

The Systems Engineer 3 will work in the Systems Engineering Group within Global Product Engineering, part of Lam Research’s Global Products Group. The role supports development of semiconductor fabrication equipment and systems for Etch, Deposition, and Clean markets, including products already in the market and new products being developed. The position is located in either Tualatin, Oregon, or Fremont, California. The engineer will help develop system and subsystem requirements, support project scope requests, define and execute test plans, analyze and present test data, and manage system-level risk. Responsibilities may include creating specifications for transport-module subsystems, making design tradeoffs, designing experiments, analyzing variation and SPC data, presenting technical plans and proposals, meeting tight schedules, and performing hands-on laboratory work. The role requires collaboration across disciplines including hardware, controls, software, operators, and manufacturing. Lam describes flexible work location models, including On-site Flex and Virtual Flex, but does not specify which model applies to this role. Compensation for applicants residing or working onsite in the California San Francisco Bay Area is listed as $99,000 to $220,000. Salary offers depend on factors such as location, level, education, training, skills, experience, and internal comparisons. Lam states that it offers a comprehensive set of benefits, without specifying individual benefits in the posting.

Requirements

Experience working effectively in cross-functional teams spanning hardware, controls, software, operators, and manufacturing.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities with attention to detail.
Python coding experience, including at least file parsing, simple data analysis, and plotting.
Openness to using AI in day-to-day work.
Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years with a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with semiconductor fabrication equipment.
Experience analyzing throughput of semiconductor fabrication equipment.

Responsibilities

Identify and resolve technical opportunities and risks across different disciplines.
Create system specifications for transport-module subsystems.
Manage design tradeoffs.
Design experiments to characterize subsystems.
Analyze data using Statistical Analysis of Variation and SPC methods.
Present test plans, test data, technical proposals, and tradeoffs.
Execute and deliver on tight time schedules.
Perform hands-on lab work.
Assist in developing semiconductor fabrication equipment and systems for Etch, Deposition, and Clean markets.
Develop system and subsystem requirements and assist with project scope requests.
Define and execute test plans, analyze and present test data, and manage system-level risk.