Electrical / Embedded Engineer 3

LAM RESEARCH Corporation; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research is seeking an Electrical Engineer in California to design and analyze electronics for advanced wafer handling and sensor systems. You will develop firmware for microcontrollers, create PCBA test plans, and lead hardware integration efforts in a collaborative mechatronics team.

Responsibilities include 70% product design and 30% product management, with opportunities to guide peers and innovate across wireless and power management domains.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering with 2+ years of experience.
• MSEE with 0+ years.
• Industrial experience in electronics board and schematics design.
• Experience with wireless and Bluetooth implementation a plus.
• Fundamental knowledge of circuit design: ADC, op-amps, battery/power management.
• Inter-device communication protocols: SPI, I2C, UART.
• Strong embedded systems firmware development (bare metal/RTOS) in C/C++.
• Mechatronics and robotics experience is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of electronics used in wireless sensor devices and wafer handling robot control and power boards.
• Develop new PCBA test plan and perform board bring up.
• Design and implement FW for Cypress, STM32 or TI MCUs.
• Job functions are 70% product design and 30% product management.
• Be a subject matter expert and guide other engineers in the design process.

Skills

Embedded firmware (C/C++)

BLE/Wireless

SPI/I2C/UART

Power management

Mechatronics/Robotics

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MSEE

Tools

Cypress MCU

STM32 MCU

TI MCU

Job description

The group you’ll be a part of

In the Global Products Group, we are dedicated to excellence in the design and engineering of Lam's etch and deposition products. We drive innovation to ensure our cutting-edge solutions are helping to solve the biggest challenges in the semiconductor industry.

The impact you’ll make

Join Lam as an Electrical Engineer and you'll be at the forefront, designing and developing electronic solutions for advanced applications. Your role involves designing and analyzing equipment, conducting experimental tests, evaluating results to create reliable cutting-edge solutions. In this role, you will directly contribute to the success of Lam's mechatronics team.

What you’ll do

• Lead the development of electronics used in wireless sensor devices and wafer handling robot control and power boards.
• Develop new PCBA test plan and perform board bring up.
• Design and implement FW for Cypress, STM32 or TI MCUs.
• Job functions are 70% product design and 30% product management.
• Expectation to be a subject matter expert and guide other engineers in the design process.

Who we’re looking for

• BS in Electrical Engineering with 2+ years of experience or an MSEE with 0+ years. Some industrial experience in electronics board and schematics design process. Experience with wireless and Bluetooth implementation a plus.
• Fundamental knowledge of electronic circuit design principles, ADC, op‑amps, battery management and power management, and inter‑device communication protocols. (SPI, I2C, UART)
• Strong embedded systems firmware (bare metal / RTOS) development using C/C++
• Mechatronics and robotics experience a strong plus.

Preferred qualifications

• Ability to define functional requirements and execute in a dynamic team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including technical presentations.
• Experience in semiconductor industry or related field.

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.

Salary

CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: $99,000.00 - $220,000.00.

The above salary range for this position is relevant to applicants that reside or work onsite in the California, San Francisco Bay Area only. Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Actual salary may vary from salary offered due to numerous factors including but not limited to unpaid time off, unpaid leave, company mandated shutdown, and other relevant factors.

Our Perks and Benefits

At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That's why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.