Laboratory Service Engineer — Night Shift, R&D Lab

Lam Research; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Oregon is seeking a Laboratory Service Engineer to maintain and upgrade equipment in the applications lab. You will perform maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, and documentation for prototype equipment, collaborating with process development and hardware teams.

The role involves hands-on work in a state-of-the-art environment, contributing to the development of next‑generation semiconductor equipment for customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field with 5+ years of experience; or Associates degree in a technical field or equivalent military training with 7+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent work experience.
• Front End Nights schedule: Saturday-Tuesday with alternating Saturdays 7PM to 7:30AM

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 – on R&D activities, customer demos, and supporting equipment.
• Install and provide support for prototype equipment, developing procedures and documentation.
• Maintain alignment on priorities across tasks with clear and proactive communications.

Skills

Maintenance troubleshooting

Cleanroom safety

Electrical/electromechanical

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Associates degree in a technical field or equivalent military training

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Vacuum system tools

Hand tools

Job description

Lam Research in Oregon is seeking a Laboratory Service Engineer to maintain and upgrade equipment in the applications lab. You will perform maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, and documentation for prototype equipment, collaborating with process development and hardware teams.

The role involves hands-on work in a state-of-the-art environment, contributing to the development of next‑generation semiconductor equipment for customers.