Lab Service Engineer (Hybrid) — Semiconductor R&D

Lam Research; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Flex

Virtual Flex

Hybrid work model

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Lam Research in the San Francisco Bay Area is seeking a Laboratory Service Engineer to maintain and upgrade equipment in our applications lab. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration on advanced vacuum and electronic systems.

You will collaborate with process development, hardware, and software teams, install prototype equipment, and create procedures and documentation while ensuring safety and clear prioritization of tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or 2+ years of related experience; or advanced degree without experience; or Associates degree with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in operating in an R&D lab with hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, and documentation.
• Experience handling hazardous materials with appropriate PPE and strict safety protocols.

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 equipment.
• Ensure safe handling of hazardous gas and liquid materials using required Personal Protective Equipment.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support R&D activities, customer demos, and equipment operations.
• Install and provide support for prototype equipment, developing procedures and documentation.
• Maintain alignment on priorities across tasks with clear and proactive communication.

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Calibration

Diagnostics

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

PPE safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Advanced degree (without experience)

Associates degree in a technical field or equivalent military training

Tools

Hand tools

Electronic test equipment

Vacuum equipment handling

Job description

Lam Research in the San Francisco Bay Area is seeking a Laboratory Service Engineer to maintain and upgrade equipment in our applications lab. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration on advanced vacuum and electronic systems.

You will collaborate with process development, hardware, and software teams, install prototype equipment, and create procedures and documentation while ensuring safety and clear prioritization of tasks.