Mechanical Engineer 1

Lam Research; Tualatin (OR); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research Corporation in Oregon seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design and define advanced mechanical and electro-mechanical systems. You will conduct feasibility studies, testing, and guide teams in detailed design and fabrication, shaping packaging and product realization.

The role emphasizes CAD modeling, GD&T compliance, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver robust solutions for semiconductor technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Graduate eligible for entry-level position.

Responsibilities

• Support lifecycle of mechanical/electro-mechanical systems from concept to productization.
• Perform CAD modeling and design development for components.
• Ensure GD&T and documentation align with Lam standards.
• Conduct structural, thermal, and fluid analyses to specify designs.
• Develop feasibility studies and test plans for design validation.
• Prepare reports and presentations communicating design intent.
• Collaborate with procurement and assembly teams for parts and equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Graduate eligibility

Tools

CREO

Siemens NX

ProE

SolidWorks

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 Mechanical Engineer at Lam, you're designing and defining cutting-edge mechanical and electro-mechanical systems. Your role involves feasibility studies, testing, and guiding teams in detailed design and fabrication. You provide the crucial design information needed to shape our technology's packaging.

What you’ll do

• Support the full life cycle of mechanical and electro-mechanical systems from concept to productization including conceptualization, designing, CAD modeling, development, and test/validation.
• Designs components using variety of metals, ceramics, quartz, plastics, and advanced coatings.
• Ensure documentation aligns with SEMI, Lam standards, and industry best practices for geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Conduct detailed analysis including structural, finite element analysis (FEA), thermal, heat transfer, stress, vibrations, fluid and gas flow dynamics, and manufacturability to properly specify designs.
• Develop and conduct feasibility studies and test plans to characterize and validate design performance.
• Prepare high-quality reports and technical presentations to clearly communicate design intent, evaluation, and validation to a diverse audience in design reviews.
• Collaborate with internal teams to for procurement and assembly of components and equipment.

Who we’re looking for

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with no previous professional experience; or equivalent experience.
• This is a graduate eligible role.

Preferred qualifications

• Excellent communication, both written and verbal, and technical presentation skills.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD tools such as CREO, Siemens NX, ProE, SolidWorks, and others.

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.