Facilities Engineer 4

Lam Research Corporation; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research Corporation is seeking an experienced Facilities Engineer to plan and oversee facility changes for plant, tool installations, and production equipment layouts. You will coordinate with architects, inspect progress, and ensure adherence to specifications and schedules, supporting Lam’s state-of-the-art facilities.

The role emphasizes engineering design input, ownership of mechanical and process system performance, and collaboration with contractors.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in problem-solving and root cause analysis.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Continuous improvement and innovative mindset.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Value internal and cross-functional teamwork in solving problems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee facility changes for plant, tool installations, and production equipment layouts.
• Provide engineering design review input for facility infrastructure and tool installation projects.
• Own mechanical and process system performance and commissioning support.
• Work with contractors to ensure delivery of operational results.
• Maintain load/capacity studies for facility infrastructure systems.
• Review and approve cleanroom certification and P&ID documentation.

Skills

Problem solving & root cause analysis

Safety culture

Communication (written and oral)

Continuous improvement mindset

Teamwork & cross-functional work

Assertive & customer-focused

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Master’s degree

Tools

Process PLCs

HVAC control systems

P&ID familiarity

Job description

The impact you’ll make

As a Facilities Engineer at Lam, with your project management expertise, you will plan and oversee facility changes for plant, tool installations, and production equipment layouts. You will work with architects to develop design criteria, layouts, and prepare contracts. You inspect construction and installation progress to ensure adherence with established specifications and schedules. Your focus on performance specifications required to meet unique operating conditions contributes to the efficiency and compliance of Lam's state-of-the-art facilities.

What you’ll do

• Responsible for Livermore campus infrastructure systems. Core mechanical systems of responsibility include, but not limited to: Mechanical/Process systems (Process Cooling Water, Clean Dry Air, Chilled Water, Hot Water, Air Handling systems, Exhaust Air systems, Humidification systems).
• Provide engineering design review input and approval for facility infrastructure and process tool installation projects.
• Operational ownership of mechanical and process system performance.
• Provide engineering construction input and commissioning support for facility infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with process PLC and commercial HVAC control systems.
• Support as-built documentation of mechanical and process system layouts and P&ID’s.
• Maintain load/capacity studies for facility infrastructure systems.
• Perform review and approval of cleanroom certification reports.
• Provide direction of air and water balancing services.
• Drive improvement of infrastructure system performance and up-time.
• Experience with standard operating procedure creation and training skills.
• Experience with energy efficiency improvement projects.
• Work directly with contractors and service providers to ensure delivery of operational results.
• Perform Failure Mode and Effect Analysis during project design development phase.
• Capital and expensed project financial management and control experience.
• Capable of supporting multiple concurrent projects and assignments.

Who we’re looking for

• Minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or equivalent experience.
• Possess and demonstrate Lam Core Values.
• Strong safety culture.
• Demonstrated proficiency in problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Solid written and oral communication skills.
• Continuous improvement and innovative mindset.
• Thrive while working in a fast‑paced, high‑energy work environment.
• Value internal and cross‑functional teamwork in solving problems.
• Assertive nature and willingness to support customer needs when challenged.

Preferred qualifications

• Semiconductor industry experience.

Our commitment

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: $92,000.00 - $211,000.00.

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.

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