Manufacturing Engineer 3

Lam Research; Tualatin (OR); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Lam Research in Tualatin, Oregon is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to support new product pilot production. You'll oversee planning, development, and maintenance of manufacturing methods while addressing quality and production challenges. Candidates should have at least a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience or a Master's with 3 years in Engineering. Lam promotes a hybrid work environment that balances on-site collaboration and remote work flexibility.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience for Bachelor's degree holders or 3+ for Master's degree.
• Knowledge of semiconductor equipment manufacturing processes is preferred.
• Solid understanding of statistical analysis and Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot product issues and design problems.
• Develop and implement equipment and methods for manufacturing.
• Create engineering drawings and manage Bill of Materials (BOMs).
• Coordinate new product builds in pilot manufacturing.

Skills

Troubleshooting capabilities in electro/mechanical assemblies

Understanding of manufacturing processes

Proficient in Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA)

Proficient in CAD modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Production, or Industrial Engineering

Master’s degree with relevant experience

Tools

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems

Engineering Change Management processes

Job description

The group you’ll be a part of Tualatin Pilot Manufacturing Engineering team

The Global Operations Group brings information systems, facilities, supply chain, logistics, and high-volume manufacturing together to drive the engine of our global business operations. We help Lam deliver industry-leading solutions with speed and efficiency, while actively supporting the resilient and profitable growth of Lam's business.

The impact you’ll make

Join Lam as a Manufacturing Engineer where you’ll play a crucial role in supporting the new product pilot production factory, virtual manufacturing, or high-volume manufacturing production factory. Using your knowledge of technology and engineering principles, you will oversee the planning, development, and maintenance of manufacturing methods, processes, and operations. You’ll tackle technical, quality, and production challenges. Your expertise in optimizing manufacturing costs and standards helps shape Lam’s commitment to innovation and efficiency in manufacturing.

What You’ll Do

• Troubleshoot new or existing product problems involving designs, materials, or processes.
• Design, develop, and implement safe and cost-effective complex equipment and methods of assembly for all phases of manufacturing.
• Define processes and methods for high-volume manufacturing, including operations method sheets, routing, and sequencing.
• Perform virtual builds and create sequences of assembly.
• Perform root cause investigations and recommend corrective actions for operational problems, such as material use variances, bottlenecks, and fixture issues during build or manufacturing processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes or resolve problems, and follow through on resolutions to reduce costs and improve product quality and cycle time.
• Review and develop designs that improve product manufacturability and assembly.
• Coordinate new product builds in pilot production manufacturing, partnering closely with manufacturing and product engineers.
• Create and release engineering drawings and bills of materials (BOMs) using the Engineering Change Management process.
• Develop handoff packages to enable product transition to high-volume manufacturing.

Who We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field with 5+ years of experience; or a Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience; or equivalent experience.
• Skilled troubleshooting capabilities in the areas of electro/mechanical assemblies.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Proficient in Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA), with an approach to structured problem-solving and decision-making.
• Proficient in software applications such as CAD modeling, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), or Product Data Modeling (PDM) systems.
• Experience with the Engineering Change Management process.
• Working knowledge of Operation Method Sheets (OMS), process planning, and Bill of Materials (BOM) management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of semiconductor equipment, capital equipment industry, and its manufacturing processes.
• Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills in English.
• Statistical analysis skills including statistical process control and data analysis used in production settings.
• Knowledge in Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
• Proven stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders or customers in technical matters.

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.

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.