Electrical Engineer 4

Lam Research; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research is seeking an Electrical Engineer in San Francisco to design and develop advanced electronic solutions. The role includes developing highly complex electrical systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and performing hands-on testing for reliability.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and substantial experience in electronic circuit design, with a strong understanding of power distribution systems. Join Lam to contribute directly to engineering projects with significant impact.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience or Master's degree with 6+ years.
• Hands-on experience in electronic circuit design (analog, digital).
• In-depth understanding of electrical architecture and system integration.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex electrical systems and solutions.
• Conduct experimental tests and evaluate results for reliability.
• Prepare technical presentations for diverse audiences.

Skills

Electronic circuit design

Signal and controls theory

AC/DC power distribution systems

Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design

Troubleshooting systems

Technical presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

PCAD

ORCAD

AutoCAD

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

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 CSBG Engineering.

What you’ll do

• Design and develop highly complex electrical systems, sub-systems, and/or solutions, applying engineering methods to design.
• Contributes to research and development efforts for future products by collecting and analyzing data to improve electrical system designs.
• Develops functional specifications for highly complex 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 characterize 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.

Who we’re looking for

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 8+ years of experience; or Master’s degree with 6+ years’ experience; or equivalent experience.
• Hands‑on experience in electronic circuit design (analog, digital), signal and controls theory, development and associated electrical board design, troubleshooting and validation.
• 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).

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).

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.