Mechanical Engineer 3

LAM RESEARCH Corporation; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

LAM RESEARCH Corporation in Fremont, California is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design cutting-edge mechanical systems and collaborate with teams on detailed design projects. The successful candidate will support the full life cycle from concept to productization and conduct analyses on thermal dynamics and stress.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with at least 5 years of related experience, proficiency in 3D CAD tools, and strong communication skills. Join us to contribute to the semiconductor industry's innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with 5+ years of experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly proficient in 3D CAD tools like CREO and SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Support the life cycle of mechanical systems from concept to productization.
• Design components using various materials.
• Conduct detailed analysis including FEA and thermal dynamics.

Skills

3D CAD tools (CREO, Siemens NX, ProE, SolidWorks)

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD tools

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

• Support the full life cycle of mechanical and electro‑mechanical systems from concept to productization including conceptualization, designing, CAD modeling, development, and test/validation.
• Design components using a 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 suppliers and internal teams to ensure solutions can be manufactured with high‑quality, cost‑optimized, and to requirements.
• Provide key deliverables including Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), technical specifications, risk analysis, test specifications, and design review presentations.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to more junior engineers.

Who we’re looking for

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with 5+ years of experience; or Master’s degree with 3+ years; or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal, and technical presentation skills.
• Highly 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.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in the semiconductor industry is a plus.
• Experience in project management, managing projects, or problem solving while managing time and multiple priorities.

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.