Mechanical Engineer 5

LAM RESEARCH Corporation; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research Corporation in California seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer to design and validate mechanical and electro-mechanical systems for semiconductor equipment. You will conduct feasibility studies, CAD modeling, and testing from concept to productization.

You’ll perform structural, thermal, and vibration analyses, develop test plans, and prepare technical reports for design reviews. Collaboration with suppliers and internal teams ensures manufacturability, quality, and cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 12+ years of experience, or Master’s degree with 8+ years’ experience.
• Strong background in mechanical/electro-mechanical design for semiconductor equipment is preferred.
• Experience with GD&T, FEA, and technical documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components from concept to productization, including CAD modeling.
• Perform structural, thermal, dynamic, and manufacturability analyses to specify designs.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and present design intent in reviews.

Skills

Mechanical design

FEA

GD&T

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

The group you’ll be a part ofThe Customer Support Business Group focuses on enabling our customers with premier customer support throughout their lifecycle with Lam. We drive performance, productivity, safety, and quality of customers installed base performance and deliver service and lifecycle solutions for their most critical equipment and processes.The impact you’ll makeAs 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 doSupport 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 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 forMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 12+ years of experience; or Master’s degree with 8+ years’ experience; or equivalent experience.Preferred qualificationsSemiconductor industry experience is not required, but a plusOur 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-LE1SalaryCA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: $125,000.00 - $270,000.00.The above salary range for this position is relevant to applicants that reside or work onsite in the California, San Francisco Bay Area only. Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Actual salary may vary from salary offered due to numerous factors including but not limited to unpaid time off, unpaid leave, company mandated shutdown, and other relevant factors.Our 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.