Mechanical Engineer 3

LAM RESEARCH Corporation; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop cutting‑edge mechanical and electromechanical systems for semiconductor applications. You will lead feasibility studies, perform rigorous analyses, and guide teams through design and fabrication, delivering clear documentation and design reviews.

You will design with metals, ceramics, quartz, plastics, and coatings, ensuring GD&T compliance and manufacturability while collaborating with suppliers to meet quality and cost goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; 5+ years of experience, or Master’s with 3+ years, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and technical presentation skills.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD tools (CREO, NX, ProE, SolidWorks) and GD&T knowledge.
• Semiconductor industry experience preferred; project management and multi-priority handling valued.

Responsibilities

• Support the full life cycle of mechanical and electromechanical systems from concept to productization, including design, CAD modeling, development, and test/validation.
• Design components using metals, ceramics, quartz, plastics, and advanced coatings.
• Ensure documentation aligns with SEMI and Lam GD&T standards; perform FEA, thermal, stress, vibrations, and flow analyses.
• Develop feasibility studies, test plans, and communicate design intent through reports and design reviews.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure manufacturability, cost targets, and technical requirements; deliver FMEA, specs, risk analyses, and test plans.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

CAD modeling

Experimentation

Problem solving

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CREO

Siemens NX

ProE

SolidWorks

Job description

The group you’ll be a part ofIn 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 makeAs a Mechanical Engineer at Lam, you're designing and defining cutting-edge mechanical and electromechanical systems. Your role involves feasibility studies, testing, and guiding teams in detailed design and fabrication. You provide the key design information needed to shape our technology's packaging.What you’ll doSupport the full life cycle of mechanical and electromechanical systems from concept to productization including conceptualization, design, CAD modeling, development, and test/validation.Design 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 suppliers and internal teams to ensure solutions can be manufactured to meet quality, cost-optimization, and technical 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 forBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or 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 qualificationsExperience in Semiconductor industry is a plus.Experience in project management, managing projects, or problem solving while managing time and multiple priorities.Our commitmentWe 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.#LI-JA1Our Perks and BenefitsAt 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.