Lab Service Engineer — Hybrid & R&D

Lam Research; Tualatin (OR); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research is seeking a Laboratory Service Engineer to maintain and upgrade equipment in an applications lab in a hybrid, U.S.-based role. You will perform preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot diverse systems, and support prototype equipment with documentation and procedures.

The role emphasizes collaboration with process development, hardware, and software teams to drive next-generation semiconductor equipment innovations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field with 2+ years of experience, or Associates degree in a technical field or equivalent military training with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Graduate eligible role.
• Equivalent work experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Operate in an R&D environment performing preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, upgrades, and calibrations on equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electromechanical, electronic, and vacuum systems.
• Ensure safe handling of hazardous gas and liquid materials using required Personal Protective Equipment.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams – including process development, hardware, and software engineering – on R&D activities, customer demos, and supporting equipment.
• Install and provide support for prototype equipment, developing procedures and documentation.
• Maintain alignment on priorities across tasks that vary from dynamic to consistent with clear and proactive communications.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Associates degree in a technical field or equivalent military training

Tools

Hand tools

Electronic test equipment

Job description

Lam Research is seeking a Laboratory Service Engineer to maintain and upgrade equipment in an applications lab in a hybrid, U.S.-based role. You will perform preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot diverse systems, and support prototype equipment with documentation and procedures.

The role emphasizes collaboration with process development, hardware, and software teams to drive next-generation semiconductor equipment innovations.