Mechanical Engineer 5

Lam Research Salzburg GmbH; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

On-site Flex policy

Job summary

Lam Research in Fremont, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer 5 to join the Global Velocity Lab Engineering team within the Office of the CTO. You’ll lead design projects for semiconductor chamber hardware, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and drive new concepts from feasibility through testing.

The role combines on-site lab work with flexible remote days and requires a strong background in mechanical engineering, CAD, and hands-on problem solving.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in mechanical engineering.
• Approximately 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 10 years with a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 8 years experience
• Strong oral communication, written, and presentation skills in English
• Proficient with 3D CAD (Siemens NX preferred, PTC Creo also a plus)
• Experience with vacuum chamber/system design and tolerance analysis
• Able to perform complex tolerance stack up analysis

Responsibilities

• Lead design projects for semiconductor chamber hardware, including modeling and testing.
• Plan scope, schedule, budgets, and provide cross-functional updates.
• Conduct feasibility studies and test new designs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to communicate objectives and decisions.
• Lead/coordinate offshore design drafting and lab resources.
• Source OEM parts and ensure manufacturability within cost targets

Skills

Strong oral communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Hands-on laboratory experience

Can-do attitude

Self-motivated

Flexibility to change

Team player

English proficiency

Education

BS/MS/PhD in mechanical engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

PTC Creo

NX Nastran

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Python

VB.NET

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

In your career, let’s prove what’s possible.

At Lam Research, we create equipmentthat drives technological advancements in the semiconductor industry. Our innovative solutions enable chipmakers to power progress in nearly all aspects of modern life, and it takes each member of our team to make it possible.

Across our organization, our employees come to work and change the world. We take on the toughest challenges with precision and accuracy. We push for the next big semiconductor breakthrough. We lead the way in one of the most critical and fast-moving industries on the planet. And we do it together, with deep connections and limitless collaboration.

The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.

Because at Lam, we believe that when people are the priority and they’re inspired to unleash the power of innovation for a better world together, anything is possible.

Mechanical Engineer 5

Date: Jul 20, 2026

Location: Fremont, CA, US, 94538

Worker Category: On-site Flex

The group you’ll be a part of

The Office of the CTO is where innovation takes center stage. We inspire our global technicalcommunity to take on grand challenges, understand emerging trends, identify the criticalinflections, and drive our sustainability, Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) practicesthat will define the next generation of semiconductors and continued impact.

The impact you’ll make

Searching for talented and motivated individuals to join the Global Velocity Lab Engineering team at Lam Research. This is a small concept and feasibility (C&F) group of mixed disciplines focused on evaluating and advancing industry disrupting technology to enhance Lam's product portfolio in the next 3-5yrs. Candidates who learn quickly, exhibit strong initiative, innovation, agility, analytical skills, and logical problem solving will excel as a part of this team.

What you’ll do

• Lead small to large scale C&F design projects, including conceptualization, complex component and assembly modeling, analysis, documentation, and test/validation of semiconductor chamber hardware to support C&F project deliverables.
• Project scoping, planning, schedule and budget estimates, and provide status/progress updates in cross functional meetings.
• Conduct feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs.
• Engage key stakeholders effectively with clear communication of objectives, plans, tradeoffs, risks, and key decisions.
• Lead support resources (ex: offshore design drafting, lab technicians, etc) to complete project deliverables.
• Work with suppliers to source OEM parts and/or ensure in-house designed parts can be manufactured in accordance with performance and cost objectives.
• Utilize system documentation (component/assy specs, drawings, P&IDs, interconnect diagrams, BOMs, etc) and best practices in root cause analysis to troubleshoot issues, and/or retrofit/modify/integrate sub systems for C&F testing as required.
• Ensures produced documentation is consistent with SEMI, Lam Standards, and other standards as applicable. (ANSI, DIN etc.)
• Work with cross functional team members to validate new hardware or system design against hardware specifications or expected behavior.
• Develop test plans, test fixtures, and perform testing to characterize system hardware performance and identify opportunities for improvements.
• Generate FMEA/risk mitigation assessments.
• Lead/perform failure analysis if/when required.
• Present detailed designs, test results, and conclusions in design/program/executive reviews Define, document, and communicate installation and operating procedures to engineers with variety of technical backgrounds.
• Hardware/lab-centric on-site flex position. Expect an average of 3 days/wk on site/in-lab with opportunity to work up to 2 days/wk remotely with manager approval as project deliverables allow. Lam aims to provide remote work flexibility to the extent possible but a significant portion of this role may require on-site in-lab presence.

Who we’re looking for

• BS, MS, or PhD degree in mechanical engineering
• Approximately 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 10 years with a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 8 years experience
• Strong oral communication, written, and presentation skills in English
• 3D CAD proficiency (Siemens NX preferred, PTC Creo also a plus)
• FEA proficiency (NX Nastran structural and thermal preferred)
• Experience with vacuum chamber/system design
• Able to perform complex tolerance stack up analysis
• Familiar with various engineering materials and typical manufacturing methods: low loss tangent ceramics, aluminum alloys, stainless alloys, quartz, engineering plastics, elastomers, etc
• Experience with optical system design and precision motion control components (linear and rotational stages, motors/encoders, sensors, etc.)
• Experience with instrument control and data acquisition tools/scripting languages like LabView, MATLAB, Python, VB.NET, etc. preferred
• Understanding of system-level operation including controls, sensors, and interlocks
• Self-motivated individual with hands-on laboratory experience and can-do attitude
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, MS Teams) and Sharepoint
• Prior experience working in a C&F/R&D role preferred
• Etch and Deposition hardware, RF plasma, ALE, and ALD experience preferred
• Strong team player who enjoys working with motivated coworkers in fast-paced environment
• Be flexible to change in a dynamic and continuous learning environment

Preferred qualifications

• Semiconductor industry experience is not required, but a plus

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.

CA 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 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.

Nearest Major Market: San Francisco
Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland
Job Segment: Mechanical Engineer, Drafting, Thermal Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Developer, Engineering, Technology