Manufacturing Engineer 1

Lam Research; Penang; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Penang is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support pilot and high-volume manufacturing, develop processes, and improve cost and quality. You will troubleshoot electro/mechanical assemblies, design and implement equipment, and coordinate new product builds with cross-functional teams while applying DFMA, CAD/PLM/PDM tools.

This graduate-eligible role offers hands-on learning in a fast-paced semiconductor environment and opportunities to contribute to global manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Strong troubleshooting capabilities for electro/mechanical assemblies.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) with structured problem-solving.
• Experience with CAD/PLM/PDM systems.
• Experience in Engineering Change Management Process.
• Knowledge of Operation Method Sheets (OMS), process planning, and BOM management.
• Graduate eligible role.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot new or existing product problems, involving designs, materials, or processes.
• Designs, develops, and implements safe and cost-effective complex equipment and methods of assembly for all phases of manufacturing.
• Define process and methods for high volume manufacturing including OMS, routing, and sequencing.
• Perform virtual build and create sequence of assembly.
• Perform root cause investigation and recommend corrective action for operational problems such as variances, bottlenecks, fixture issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes or resolve problems to reduce costs, improve product quality, and cycle time.
• Review and develop designs to improve manufacturability and assembly.
• Coordinate new product builds in pilot production manufacturing with manufacturing and product engineers.
• Create and release engineering drawings and BOM using Engineering Change Management.
• Develop handoff package to allow product transition to high volume manufacturing.

Skills

Troubleshooting

DFMA

CAD modeling

PLM

PDM

ECM (Engineering Change Management)

OMS & BOM management

Graduate eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

CAD modeling

PLM

PDM

Engineering Change Management

Job description

The group you’ll be a part of

The Global Operations Group brings information systems, facilities, supply chain, logistics, and high-volume manufacturing together to drive the engine of our global business operations. We help Lam deliver industry-leading solutions with speed and efficiency, while actively supporting the resilient and profitable growth of Lam's business.

The group you’ll be a part of

The Global Operations Group brings information systems, facilities, supply chain, logistics, and high-volume manufacturing together to drive the engine of our global business operations. We help Lam deliver industry-leading solutions with speed and efficiency, while actively supporting the resilient and profitable growth of Lam's business.

The impact you’ll make

Join Lam as a Manufacturing Engineer where you’ll play a crucial role in supporting the new product pilot production factory, virtual manufacturing, or high-volume manufacturing production factory. Using your knowledge of technology and engineering principles you will oversee the planning, development, and maintenance of manufacturing methods, processes, and operations. You'll tackle technical, quality, and production challenges. Your expertise optimizing manufacturing costs and standards helps shape Lam's commitment to innovation and efficiency in manufacturing.

What You’ll Do

• Troubleshoot new or existing product problems, involving designs, materials, or processes.
• Designs, develops, and implements safe and cost-effective complex equipment and methods of assembly for all phases of manufacturing.
• Define process and methods for high volume manufacturing which includes operations method sheet, routing, and sequencing.
• Perform virtual build and create sequence of assembly.
• Perform root cause investigation and recommend corrective action for operational problems, such as material use variances, bottlenecks, fixture issues during build or manufacturing process.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes or resolve problems and follow through resolution to reduce costs, improve product quality, and cycle time.
• Reviews and develops designs that improve product manufacturability and assembly.
• Coordinate new product builds in pilot production manufacturing partnering closely with manufacturing and product engineers.
• Create and release engineering drawings & bill of materials (BOM) using Engineering Change Management process.
• Development of handoff package to allow product transition to high volume manufacturing.

Who We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field with no previous professional experience; or equivalent experience.
• Skilled troubleshooting capabilities in the areas of electro/mechanical assemblies.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Proficient in Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) with approach to structured problem-solving and decision-making.
• Proficient in software applications such as CAD modeling, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), or Product Data Modeling (PDM) systems.
• Experience in Engineering Change Management Process.
• Working knowledge in Operation Method Sheets (OMS), process planning, and Bill of Materials (BOM) Management.
• This is a graduate eligible role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Semiconductor equipment, Capital Equipment industry and its manufacturing processes.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal, in English.
• Statistical analysis skills including statistical process control and data analysis used in production setting.
• Knowledge in Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA).

Our commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.