Engineering Technician 3

Lam Research; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Lam Research in Oregon's Global Products Group is seeking an Engineering Technician to support design, test, modification, and assembly of electro‑mechanical systems and experimental circuitry. You will reference schematics to conduct testing, troubleshoot, and help determine remedies to malfunctions.

The role emphasizes meticulous attention to detail, pattern recognition, and the ability to organize large volumes of parts and samples. A path to electron microscopy may exist within the group.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in semiconductor work, wafer handling and analysis.
• Excellent manual dexterity.
• Strong troubleshooting and pattern recognition abilities.
• Able to organize large quantities of items.
• Open to feedback and continuous improvement.
• Understanding of how semiconductors are created.

Responsibilities

• Organize shipments of microscopy materials to external labs and manage intake and screening.
• Prepare samples before STEM tool loading, including coatings and marking areas of interest.
• Follow fixed procedures across diverse sample configurations.
• Provide customer service related to sample handling.
• Potential career growth into electron microscopy within the group.

Skills

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Pattern recognition

Organizational skills

Learning mindset

Education

Associate's degree or higher in Microelectronics/Physics/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

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

At Lam, as an Engineering Technician, you play a crucial role in supporting activities including design, test, modification, and assembly of electro‑mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, and specialized test equipment. Referencing schematics, diagrams, and descriptions, you conduct testing and troubleshooting. You'll perform fault isolation and assist in determining methods to remedy malfunctions. Your commitment to precision and problem‑solving enhances Lam's engineering systems.

What You'll Do

• Organize shipments of microscopy materials to external labs. Perform sample intake and outgoing procedures which includes screening for physical and digital quality and photographing contents. Identify and set aside samples which do not meet lab's submission expectations.


• Take care of sample preparation tasks which are required before loading samples into our STEM tools. May include ALD coatings, application of other protective coatings, identifying and marking areas of interest based on a schematic, resizing samples, and similar tasks.


• Follow fixed procedures and repeat with a wide variety of sample configurations.


• Customer service.


• Especially successful, tenured techs in this role may pursue a career in electron microscopy within our group.

This specific position is for 5x8 swing, tentatively planned to start at 4pm. There may be some flexibility in this start time and schedule if you have a specific need to modify; we can discuss.

Who We’re Looking For

• 2-4 years of related work experience in the semiconductor industry, especially handling silicon wafers, processing wafers in fab tools, cleaving wafers into coupons, and identifying features of interest based on a wafer schematic.


• Impeccable attention to detail


• Good troubleshooting and pattern recognition skills


• Able to organize large quantities of items


• Sees task repetition as an opportunity to iterate and innovate better methods


• Fond of learning and responds well to feedback


• Understanding of how semiconductors are created

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree, technical certificate, or higher in a discipline relevant to the semiconductor industry such as Microelectronics Technology, Physics/Engineering, Computer Science, etc.


• Excellent manual dexterity.


• Effective communication skills, written and verbal, in English.


• Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office software.


• Ability to work a shift schedule.

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.

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.