Mechanical Engineer 5

LAM RESEARCH Corporation; Tualatin (OR); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Flex

Virtual Flex

Job summary

Lam Research in Oregon seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design and define cutting-edge mechanical and electro-mechanical systems. You’ll support the full lifecycle from concept to productization, perform CFD/FEA analyses, and guide teams in detailed design and fabrication.

Collaboration with suppliers and internal teams ensures manufacturability and cost optimization. You will develop and validate test plans, prepare design reviews, and mentor junior engineers, contributing to Lam Platform new

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 12+ years of experience; or Master’s with 8+ years.
• Strong communication and technical presentation skills.
• Experience with CREO and Siemens NX.
• Hands-on experimental and design background.

Responsibilities

• 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 metals, ceramics, quartz, plastics, and advanced coatings.
• Conduct structural, FEA, thermal, heat transfer, stress, vibrations, fluid and gas flow analyses; ensure manufacturability.
• Develop and conduct feasibility studies and test plans to characterize and validate design performance.
• Prepare high-quality reports and technical presentations for design reviews and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure manufacturability and cost optimization.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Provide FMEA, technical specifications, risk analysis, test specifications, and design review presentations.

Skills

3D CAD

CREO

Siemens NX

FEA

Thermal analysis

GD&T

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CREO

Siemens NX

Job description

The group you’ll be a part ofIn the Global Products Group, we are dedicated to excellence in the design and engineeringof Lam's etch and deposition products. We drive innovation to ensure our cutting-edge solutions arehelping 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 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 Lam Platform new product development.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.Designs 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.Excellent communication, both written and verbal, and technical presentation skills.Highly proficient in 3D CAD tools such as CREO and Siemens NX.Hands-on experimental and design background coupled with solid engineering skills.Preferred qualificationsSemiconductor industry experience is not required, but a plus.Experience in leading 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.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.