Hardware Designer 2

Lam Research Salzburg GmbH; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 95,400 - 127,200; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Fremont, CA is seeking a Hardware Designer 2 to join the Global Products Group. You will design mechanical components, create 3D layouts, and release drawings and BOMs to enable manufacturing.

You will apply CAD tools to solve material and process challenges while collaborating across engineering, program management, and manufacturing teams to deliver reliable, cost-effective designs. The role emphasizes electromechanical systems, GD&T, and model-based-definition practices with

Qualifications

• Five years of hardware design experience or more.
• Experience developing electromechanical systems, packaging, fixtures, and tooling.
• Knowledge of metal machining and sheet metal fabrication; casting and additive processes are a plus.
• Strong GD&T knowledge and drafting best practices; familiarity with MBD/MBE is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and release mechanical components and BOMs to support manufacturing.
• Create 3D harness routing and multi-CAD layouts for large assemblies.
• Develop and review CAD models using Siemens NX, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks.
• Own tasks from design to release and handoff to services teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define specifications and complete the full design cycle.
• Produce production drawings and conduct design reviews to support projects.

Skills

Electromechanical systems

Packaging

Fixtures

Tooling

GD&T

Model-based‑definition (MBD)

MBE

Large assembly management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Siemens NX

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

In your career, let's prove what's possible.

At Lam Research, we create equipmentthat drives technological advancements in the semiconductor industry. Our innovative solutions enable chipmakers to power progress in nearly all aspects of modern life, and it takes each member of our team to make it possible.

Across our organization, our employees come to work and change the world. We take on the toughest challenges with precision and accuracy. We push for the next big semiconductor breakthrough. We lead the way in one of the most critical and fast-moving industries on the planet. And we do it together, with deep connections and limitless collaboration.

The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams' achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone's contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.

Because at Lam, we believe that when people are the priority and they're inspired to unleash the power of innovation for a better world together, anything is possible.

Hardware Designer 2

Date: Jul 27, 2026

Location: Fremont, CA, US, 94538

Worker Category: On-site

The group you'll be a part of

In the Global Products Group, we are dedicated to excellence in the design and engineering ofLam's etch and deposition products. We drive innovation to ensure our cutting-edge solutionsare helping to solve the biggest challenges in the semiconductor industry.

The impact you'll make

Join Lam as an Electrical or Mechanical Hardware Designer and create innovative designs that improve costs, reliability, and advancements in next-generation products. You'll apply digital design, CAD software, and interpret engineering drawings to implement designs that solve material and manufacturing process challenges. Your expertise contributes to reliability and innovation, showcasing Lam's commitment to cutting-edge technology.

What you'll do

• Design and development of mechanical components and the release of engineering drawings and bills of materials (BOM) using Engineering Change Management to support manufacturing.
• Create 3D electrical and pneumatic harness routing using CAD packages.
• Develop multi-CAD layouts for Lam products and manage large 3D assemblies.
• Highly skilled in 3D CAD modeling tools such as Siemens NX, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and others.
• Originate and design mechanical parts and subassemblies and create layouts to support product design and technology development.
• Work on continuous improvement projects to enhance performance while reducing cost.
• Participate in cross-functional teams with product engineering, program management, manufacturing, field service, and supply chain to define specifications and complete the full design cycle.
• Create production drawings, develop precise CAD assemblies, and conduct design reviews in support of design efforts.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks with responsibilities of instituting and participating in corrective actions and following through to assure proper release and handoff of solutions to Technical Services and Field Service organizations.
• Actively participate in project team activities to help the team accelerate design-to-release duration while providing field data or considerations to all mechanical design or project activities.

What you'll do (continued)

• Proficiency in concept design and development for mechanical components or subsystems.
• Knowledge of creating drawings for sheet metal and machined parts.
• Assist senior engineers in the analysis of research data and product specifications.
• Experience with metal machining and sheet metal fabrication and casting processes.
• Fundamental understanding of mechanical engineering, engineering/design methods and processes, and engineering drawings.
• Solid knowledge of welding symbols, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) symbols, surface finishes, and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) drafting standards.
• Provide support to a variety of projects with supervision as required.
• Acquire and apply basic engineering theories, methods, and research techniques in the investigation, troubleshooting, and resolution of technical problems.
• Conduct and may design, well-defined experiments and tests pertaining to the development of new methods, processes, hardware, standards, modifications of current material components or process specifications and the resolution of complex technical problems.
• Collect data, analyze results, generate reports, and provide recommendations.
• Contribute as required in the design, analysis, prototype builds, software or process development, evaluation, and complete bottom-up product documentation for pre-production release.

Who we're looking for

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with at least five years of direct hardware design experience
• Proven competency developing complex electromechanical systems, packaging, fixtures, and tooling.
• In-depth understanding and hands-on experience with metal machining and Sheetmetal fabrication; familiarity with other alternative fabrication techniques such as casting and additive manufacturing and design experience with ceramics are pluses.
• Strong understanding of various material properties and their coatings and finishes.
• Thorough understanding of GD&T and drafting best practices; experience with model-based-definition design (MBD) and model-based-enterprise (MBE) is a plus.
• Expert-level CAD user; competency with Siemens NX, experience with CAD user groups, and participation in defining CAD best known practices are pluses.
• Keen understanding of and experience with large assembly management methodologies.
• Prior experience in the semiconductor equipment industry is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; uncompromising attention to detail.
• Prior people supervision experience is a big plus.

Preferred qualifications

• Prior experience in the semiconductor equipment industry.
• Experience in global cross-functional teams within a matrix organization.
• Understanding of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) concepts.
• Familiarity with Bills of Material (BOM) structure and configuration, and use of SAP and PLM system software.
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal, and technical presentation skills.

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 needsof 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.

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CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: $73,000.00 - $159,000.00.

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, companymandated 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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