Lab Service Engineer III – R&D Equipment Maintenance

Lam Research; Honolulu (HI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Honolulu, HI is seeking a Laboratory Service Engineer to maintain and upgrade equipment in our applications lab. You will perform preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration on state‑of‑the‑art equipment, supporting prototype installation and documentation.

This hands-on role requires collaboration with process development, hardware, and software engineering teams; cleanroom experience and PPE usage are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field with 5+ years of experience; or associate’s degree with 7+ years.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical, electro‑mechanical, fluidic, and vacuum systems.
• Experience in cleanroom environments and PPE usage.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on laboratory equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electromechanical, electronic, and vacuum systems.
• Handle hazardous materials with proper PPE.
• Collaborate with process development, hardware, and software engineering on R&D activities.
• Install and support prototype equipment and develop procedures.
• Maintain priority alignment across tasks with clear communication.

Skills

Electrical systems

Electromechanical

Vacuum systems

Troubleshooting

Hand tools

Electronic test equipment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Associate’s degree in a technical field or equivalent military training

Job description

Lam Research in Honolulu, HI is seeking a Laboratory Service Engineer to maintain and upgrade equipment in our applications lab. You will perform preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration on state‑of‑the‑art equipment, supporting prototype installation and documentation.

This hands-on role requires collaboration with process development, hardware, and software engineering teams; cleanroom experience and PPE usage are expected.