Shift Manufacturing Engineer 2

Lam Research; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Batu Kawan, Penang, Malaysia, seeks a Shift Manufacturing Engineer 2 to join the Manufacturing Engineering group. You will support pilot production, virtual manufacturing, and high-volume factories, overseeing methods, processes, and operations while tackling technical and production challenges.

From designing cost-efficient assembly methods to defining high-volume process plans, you will help Lam meet its commitment to innovation, manufacturing efficiency, and product quality in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering with 3+ years' experience.
• Able to work in a shift pattern.
• Strong troubleshooting of electro/mechanical assemblies.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Proficient in OMS, process planning, and BOM management.
• Experience with CAD, PLM, and PDM systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot new or existing product problems involving designs, materials, or processes.
• Perform root cause investigation and corrective actions for operational problems.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes to reduce costs, improve quality, and reduce cycle time.
• Provide MRB disposition for defective parts.
• Design and implement safe, cost-effective assembly methods for all manufacturing phases.
• Define processes for high-volume manufacturing including OMS, routing, and sequencing.
• Review designs to improve manufacturability and assembly.

Skills

Shift work ability

Electro/mechanical troubleshooting

Manufacturing processes

Structured problem-solving

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD modeling

PLM

PDM systems

OMS

BOM management

SAP

Job description

In your career, let’s prove what’s possible.

At Lam Research, we create equipmentthat drives technological advancements in the semiconductor industry. Our innovative solutions enable chipmakers to power progress in nearly all aspects of modern life, and it takes each member of our team to make it possible.

Across our organization, our employees come to work and change the world. We take on the toughest challenges with precision and accuracy. We push for the next big semiconductor breakthrough. We lead the way in one of the most critical and fast-moving industries on the planet. And we do it together, with deep connections and limitless collaboration.

The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.

Because at Lam, we believe that when people are the priority and they’re inspired to unleash the power of innovation for a better world together, anything is possible.

Shift Manufacturing Engineer 2

Date: Oct 23, 2026

Location: Batu Kawan, Penang, MY

Worker Category: On-site

The group you’ll be a part of

Manufacturing Engineering

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

• As Shift ME to troubleshoot new or existing product problems, involving designs, materials, or processes.
• 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.
• Provide the MRB disposition for the defective/failure parts.
• 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.
• Reviews and develops designs that improve product manufacturability and assembly.

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field with 3+ years of experience; or advanced degree with no previous professional experience; or equivalent experience.
• Able to work in shift working pattern.
• Skilled troubleshooting capabilities in the areas of electro/mechanical assemblies.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Proficient in Operation Method Sheets (OMS), process planning, and Bill of Materials (BOM) Management, 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.

Preferred qualifications

• Knowledge of Semiconductor equipment (high vacuum equipmentknowledge), 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).
• Proven stakeholder management skills, with ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders or customers in technical matters.
• structured problem-solving and decision-making.
• Proficient in software applications such as CAD modeling, or SAP.
• Experience in Engineering Change Management Process.
• Working knowledge in Operation Method Sheets (OMS), process planning, and Bill of Materials (BOM) Management.

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.

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