Mechanical Engineer 2

Lam Research; Tualatin (OR); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Lam Research in Oregon (Tualatin) seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design and validate advanced mechanical/electro-mechanical systems for deposition and etch products. The role emphasizes feasibility studies, testing, and leading detailed design activities, with emphasis on packaging and cross-functional collaboration in a hybrid work model.

You will develop hardware concepts, create CAD parts, run analyses, and deliver high-quality reports for design reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 2+ years of experience; or an advanced degree without previous professional experience; or equivalent experience.
• Proficient in 3D CAD tools such as CREO, Siemens NX, ProE, SolidWorks, and others.
• Hands-on experimental and design background coupled with solid engineering skills.
• Graduate eligible role.

Responsibilities

• Participates in conceptualization, modeling, analysis, development, documentation, and test/validation of hardware for new semiconductor equipment.
• Designs parts using metals, ceramics, quartz, plastics, and advanced coatings/plating; works with suppliers to meet performance and cost objectives.
• Ensures documentation is consistent with SEMI, Lam Standards and other standards (ANSI, DIN); demonstrates proper GD&T knowledge.
• Performs analytical work to characterize and specify designs, including heat transfer, stress, vibrations, fluid/gas dynamics, manufacturability.
• Develops and executes test plans to generate characterization data for design validation.
• Develops and presents reports of design intent, analysis, and validation at design reviews.
• Collaborates with other departments for procurement and assembly of mechanical components/equipment.

Skills

Hands-on experimental and design

Strong engineering skills

DOE and structured problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Advanced degree (MS/PhD) with no experience

Tools

CREO

Siemens NX

ProE (Creo)

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. In this role, you will directly contribute to the Deposition Product Group.

What You’ll Do

• Participates in the conceptualization, modeling, analysis, development, documentation, and test/validation of hardware associated with new semiconductor equipment.
• Designs parts using metals, ceramics, quartz, plastics, and advanced coatings/plating’s. Work with potential suppliers to ensure parts can be manufactured in accordance with performance and cost objectives.
• Ensures documentation is consistent with SEMI, Lam Standards and other standards as applicable (ANSI, DIN etc.), as well as best known methods for GD&T; accordingly, demonstrates knowledge and ability to properly utilize them.
• Performs analytical work in order to characterize and properly specify new and existing designs, including heat transfer, stress, vibrations, fluid/gas dynamics and manufacturability.
• Develops and execute test plans that generate characterization data sufficient to understand and validate the performance of the design.
• Develops and present reports/presentations of excellent quality that communicate design intent, analysis, and validation at design reviews.
• Collaborates with other departments for procurement and assembly of mechanical components/ equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 2+ years of experience; or an advanced degree without previous professional experience; or equivalent experience.
• Proficient in 3D CAD tools such as CREO, Siemens NX, ProE, SolidWorks, and others.
• Hands-on experimental and design background coupled with solid engineering skills.
• This is a graduate eligible role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the Semiconductor industry a plus.
• Design experience with mechanical, electrical, or test systems.
• Hands on experience building or maintaining mechanical, electrical, or test systems.
• CAD (Creo)
• Understanding of FEA,CFD, and Thermal Analysis.
• Structured Problem Solving and DOE.

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.

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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.