Mechanical Engineer 4

Lam Research; Bodegraven; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in the Netherlands seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design and define cutting-edge mechanical and electro‑mechanical systems. You will conduct feasibility studies, perform testing, and guide teams in detailed design and fabrication to shape packaging technology.

You will contribute to high‑quality documentation, GD&T per SEMI standards, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams. A strong CAD background and experience in semiconductor contexts are preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and presentation abilities.
• Hands-on experimental and design background.
• Experience with mechanical/electro-mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Support full life cycle of mechanical and electro‑mechanical systems from concept to productization, including design, CAD modeling, development and test.
• Design components using metals, ceramics, quartz, plastics, and coatings.
• Ensure documentation aligns with SEMI and Lam GD&T standards.
• Conduct structural, FEA, thermal, and manufacturability analyses to specify designs.
• Develop feasibility studies and test plans to characterize performance.
• Prepare reports and presentations communicating design intent and validation results.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical presentation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

CREO

Siemens NX

ProE

SolidWorks

Job description

The group you’ll be a part of

The Customer Support Business Group focuses on enabling our customers with premier customer support throughout their lifecycle with Lam. We drive performance, productivity, safety, and quality of customers installed base performance and deliver service and lifecycle solutions for their most critical equipment and processes.

The impact you’ll make

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our team at Lam Research in Enschede, the Netherlands.

As a Mechanical Engineer at Lam, you're designing and defining cutting‑edge mechanical and electro‑mechanical systems. Your role involves feasibility studies, testing, and guiding teams in detailed design and fabrication. You provide the crucial design information needed to shape our technology's packaging.

In this role, you will directly contribute to Prestis.

What You’ll Do

• Support the full life cycle of mechanical and electro‑mechanical systems from concept to productization including conceptualization, designing, CAD modeling, development, and test/validation.
• Designs components using variety of metals, ceramics, quartz, plastics, and advanced coatings.
• Ensure documentation aligns with SEMI, Lam standards, and industry best practices for geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Conduct detailed analysis including structural, finite element analysis (FEA), thermal, heat transfer, stress, vibrations, fluid and gas flow dynamics, and manufacturability to properly specify designs.
• Develop and conduct feasibility studies and test plans to characterize and validate design performance.
• Prepare high-quality reports and technical presentations to clearly communicate design intent, evaluation, and validation to a diverse audience in design reviews.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure solutions can be manufactured with high-quality, cost‑optimized, and to requirements.
• Provide key deliverables including Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), technical specifications, risk analysis, test specifications, and design review presentations.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to more junior engineers

Minimum Qualifications

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 8+ years of experience; or Master’s degree with 6+ years’ experience; or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal, and technical presentation skills.
• Highly proficient in 3D CAD tools such as CREO, Siemens NX, ProE, SolidWorks, and others.
• Hands‑on experimental and design background coupled with solid engineering skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Semiconductor industry is a plus.
• Experience in leading projects, or problem solving while managing time and multiple priorities.

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.