Laboratory Service Engineer

LAM RESEARCH Corporation; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible location options

Job summary

Lam Research in the San Francisco Bay Area seeks a Laboratory Service Engineer to maintain, upgrade and calibrate equipment in our applications lab, performing preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting and installations.

You'll work with cross‑functional teams, wear PPE, and contribute to documentation and procedure development in a hands‑on R&D setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field with 2+ years of experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or Associates degree in a technical field or equivalent military training with 4+ years of relevant experience.

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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field with 2+ years of experience; or advanced degree without experience; or Associates degree in a technical field or equivalent military training with 4+ years of relevant experience

Job description

The group you’ll be a part of

In the Global Products Group, we are dedicated to excellence in the design and engineering of Lam's etch and deposition products. We drive innovation to ensure our cutting-edge solutions are helping to solve the biggest challenges in the semiconductor industry.

The impact you’ll make

As a Laboratory Service Engineer at Lam, you're a pivotal force in maintaining and upgrading equipment in our applications lab. It’s not the typical lab; you’ll be hands‑on with state‑of‑the‑art equipment performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration. You'll support innovative equipment providing installation and documentation, making you an integral part of our technology’s success.

What you’ll do

• 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.

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field with 2+ years of experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or Associates degree in a technical field or equivalent military training with 4+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent work experience.
• Schedule is Sun‑Thurs 2pm‑11pm.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting electrical sytems, electro‑mechanical, fluidic systems, and vacuum systems.
• Proficient in the use of a variety of hand tools and electronic test equipment for maintenance, repair, and assembly tasks.
• Capable of working in a cleanroom environment, wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), or a cleanroom suit.
• Semiconductor industry experience or understanding of Lam products is a plus.

Our commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non‑discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on‑site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On‑site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On‑site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on‑site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on‑site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.

Salary

CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: $27.88 - $59.62.

The above salary range for this position is relevant to applicants that reside or work onsite in the California, San Francisco Bay Area only. Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Actual salary may vary from salary offered due to numerous factors including but not limited to unpaid time off, unpaid leave, company mandated shutdown, and other relevant factors.

Our Perks and Benefits

At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.