Electrical Engineer 3

Lam Research; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Lam Research in the California Bay Area seeks an Electrical Engineer to design and develop highly complex electrical systems for advanced etch and deposition equipment. You’ll participate in power distribution, system integration, and hardware validation, delivering reliable solutions.

You’ll collaborate with cross‑functional teams, perform hands‑on tests, and present findings to stakeholders while mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to ongoing R&D efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of experience or Master’s with 3+ years.
• Hands‑on circuit design (analog/digital), signal/controls theory and board design.
• Strong AC/DC power distribution, system integration, and PCB design skills.
• Proficient CAD tools for circuit design and simulation (PCAD/ORCAD/ZUKEN/AutoCAD).
• Knowledge of NFPA 70/79 and UL 508A is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex electrical systems and power distribution components.
• Contribute to R&D by collecting data to improve designs.
• Develop functional specifications for electrical/electro‑mechanical systems.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on component design and modification.
• Perform hands‑on tests and validate performance with lab equipment.
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate design intent and results.
• Mentor junior engineers and support design reviews.

Skills

Electrical system design

PCB design

AC/DC power distribution

System integration

Test & validation

Engineering communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PCAD

ORCAD

ZUKEN

AutoCAD

Spice

ADS

HFSS

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 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.

What You’ll Do

• Design and develop highly complex electrical systems such as power distribution boxes, sub-systems, and/or solutions, applying engineering methods to design.
• Contributes to research and development efforts by collecting and analyzing data to improve electrical system designs.
• Develops functional specifications for electrical/ electro-mechanical systems and power distribution components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering design teams to design and modify custom and OEM system components.
• Perform hands‑on test and validation utilizing lab equipment to characterization of the performance of the electrical/ electro‑mechanical systems.
• Prepare high‑quality reports and technical presentations to clearly communicate design intent, analysis, and results to diverse audiences in design reviews.
• Acts as a resource and mentor for more junior colleagues.

Minimum Qualifications

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 5+ years of experience; or Master’s degree with 3+ years; or equivalent work experience.
• Hands‑on experience in electronic circuit design (analog, digital), signal and controls theory, development and associated electrical board design, troubleshooting and validation.
• Solid understanding of AC/DC Power distribution systems.
• In depth system level understanding of Electrical architecture, system integration, and applications.
• Excellent working knowledge in Printed Circuit Board (PCB) and low voltage circuit design for power and control applications.
• Expertise in application of power and controls technologies for systems automation.
• Knowledgeable in CAD tools for circuit design and simulation (e.g., PCAD, ORCAD, ZUKEN, AutoCAD, Spice, ADS, HFSS).
• Knowledge of NFPA 70, NFPA 79, and UL 508A

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to define functional requirements and execute in a dynamic team environment.
• Familiar with design for serviceability, manufacturability, reliability.
• Highly proficient at troubleshooting systems with tools like network sniffers, protocol analyzers, and tool logs.
• Experience in troubleshooting with problem-solving techniques such as 5-why, 8D, fishbones, etc.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including technical presentations.
• Experience in semiconductor industry or related (industrial, automotive, military).
• Fluency in NFPA 70, NFPA79, UL508A, and knowleadge of Semi Standards (S2, S22).

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: $86,000.00 - $192,000.00.

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.