Lab Service Engineer II - Hands-on Semiconductor Equipment

Lam Research; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Lam Research in the San Francisco Bay Area seeks a Laboratory Service Engineer to maintain and upgrade state‑of‑the‑art etch and deposition equipment in the applications lab. You will perform preventative and corrective maintenance, calibrations, and support for prototype hardware.

You will collaborate with process development, hardware, and software teams to enable demos and experiments, while following strict PPE and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field with 2+ years of experience, or advanced degree with no experience, or AAS with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Graduate eligibility for this role is noted.

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 PPE.
• 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

Electrical systems

Electro-mechanical

Fluidic systems

Vacuum systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Advanced degree (no experience)

Associates degree or technical training

Tools

Electronic test equipment

Hand tools

Cleanroom gear

Job description

Lam Research in the San Francisco Bay Area seeks a Laboratory Service Engineer to maintain and upgrade state‑of‑the‑art etch and deposition equipment in the applications lab. You will perform preventative and corrective maintenance, calibrations, and support for prototype hardware.

You will collaborate with process development, hardware, and software teams to enable demos and experiments, while following strict PPE and safety practices.