Lab Service Engineer II - Hybrid R&D Lab

Lam Research; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 83,000; Full time

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’ll perform preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot, and calibrate state-of-the-art equipment to support cutting-edge semiconductor research.

Collaborate with process development, hardware, and software teams on R&D activities and customer demos. You’ll implement installation procedures, create documentation, and ensure safe handling of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field with 2+ years of experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent military training with 4+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent work experience.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical systems, electro‑mechanical, fluidic systems, and vacuum systems.
• Capable of working in a cleanroom environment, wearing PPE.

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, including process development, hardware, and software engineering, 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 that vary from highly dynamic to routine, with clear and proactive communication.

Skills

Electrical systems troubleshooting

Electro-mechanical

Fluidic systems

Vacuum systems

Cleanroom readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Associate degree in a technical field

Advanced technical degree (MS/PhD)

Tools

Hand tools

Electronic test equipment

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’ll perform preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot, and calibrate state-of-the-art equipment to support cutting-edge semiconductor research.

Collaborate with process development, hardware, and software teams on R&D activities and customer demos. You’ll implement installation procedures, create documentation, and ensure safe handling of