Lead Systems Engineer – Wafer Equipment & Controls

Lam Research Salzburg GmbH; Tualatin (OR); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research Corp. is seeking a Systems Engineer in the Portland area to design complex frameworks for wafer fabrication equipment. You will define system specifications, integrate hardware and software, and drive the next generation of Lam initiatives.

You will lead multidisciplinary projects, manage supplier relationships, and develop test methodologies. A strong background in electrical architecture and automation is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required; 8+ years experience, or Master's with 6+ years.
• Strong technical communication skills, written and verbal.
• System-level understanding of electrical architecture, integration, and automation technologies.
• Experience operating in a cross-functional team and communicating system needs across specialists.
• Ability to influence engineers internal and external to the organization to meet objectives.
• Familiarity with software test methodologies, Design of Experiments, and statistical tools.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting using tools such as DVM, Oscilloscope, network sniffers, and log analysis.
• Able to navigate electrical schematics, plumbing, and interconnect diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate plating control technology into Lam deposition products.
• Own theory of operations and design documentation; define system requirements.
• Collaborate with design teams to define interfaces and integration requirements.
• Lead multidisciplinary projects with a high level of autonomy.
• Identify and resolve opportunities and risks across hardware, controls, software, and manufacturing.
• Perform hands-on lab work and design tradeoffs.
• Develop test methodologies, validation, and verification plans.
• Present technical proposals and tradeoff analyses.

Skills

Technical communication

System-level electrical knowledge

Cross-functional teamwork

Influence across teams

Test methodologies & DOE

Troubleshooting with DVM & oscillos

Electrical schematics & interconnects

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

DVM

Oscilloscope

Network sniffers

Job description

Lam Research Corp. is seeking a Systems Engineer in the Portland area to design complex frameworks for wafer fabrication equipment. You will define system specifications, integrate hardware and software, and drive the next generation of Lam initiatives.

You will lead multidisciplinary projects, manage supplier relationships, and develop test methodologies. A strong background in electrical architecture and automation is required.