Electrical Engineer IV: Lead, Semiconductor Equipment

Lam Research Salzburg GmbH; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Flex

Virtual Flex

Job summary

Lam Research in the United States seeks an Electrical Engineer IV to lead electrical architecture, control systems, and integration from concept to production release. You will design, test, and validate cutting-edge wet deposition tools within a high-visibility New Product Development team.

You’ll mentor junior engineers, collaborate with Mechanical, Software, and Manufacturing teams, and ensure safety, reliability, and cost targets are met across complex electrical systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 8+ years of experience; or Master’s degree with 6+ years’ experience.
• Strong background in electrical system architecture, industrial controls, and power distribution systems.
• Experience designing and releasing complex electrical systems from concept through production.
• Hands-on experience with EtherCAT-based machine control systems and industrial automation.
• Experience with electrical CAD and design tools such as OrCAD, Zuken, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and system integration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and integration of complex electrical systems for advanced semiconductor equipment.
• Own electrical architecture, power distribution, controls, safety circuits, and subsystem interfaces.
• Design and implement distributed automation systems utilizing EtherCAT networks, distributed I/O, servo drives, sensors, and actuators.
• Drive system-level technical decisions, balancing performance, reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, and cost.
• Develop functional specifications for highly complex electrical/electro-mechanical systems and power distribution components.
• Partner with Mechanical, Systems, Controls, Software, Process, Manufacturing, and Service Engineering teams to solve complex integration challenges.
• Lead laboratory validation, troubleshooting, root cause investigations, and design verification activities.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to electrical engineering best practices.

Skills

Electrical system architecture

Industrial controls

Troubleshooting

System integration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

OrCAD

Zuken

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Lam Research in the United States seeks an Electrical Engineer IV to lead electrical architecture, control systems, and integration from concept to production release. You will design, test, and validate cutting-edge wet deposition tools within a high-visibility New Product Development team.

You’ll mentor junior engineers, collaborate with Mechanical, Software, and Manufacturing teams, and ensure safety, reliability, and cost targets are met across complex electrical systems.