Mechanical Engineer 5

Lam Research; Tualatin (OR); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Oregon is seeking a highly experienced Mechanical Engineer to design cutting-edge mechanical and electro-mechanical systems for the Lam Platform. You will conduct feasibility studies, guide teams in detailed design, and ensure packaging meets overall specifications.

This role requires leadership, strong CAD skills (CREO and Siemens NX), and a hands-on engineering background. You will collaborate with suppliers and internal teams, deliver FMEA and design reviews, and mentor junior

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering with 12+ years experience; or Master’s with 8+ years.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in CREO and Siemens NX 3D CAD.
• Hands-on experimental and design background.

Responsibilities

• Support full life cycle of mechanical/electro-mechanical systems from concept to validation.
• Design components using metals, ceramics, quartz, plastics, and coatings.
• Ensure documentation aligns with SEMI, Lam standards, and GD&T.
• Conduct structural, FEA, thermal, and flow analyses to specify designs.
• Develop feasibility studies and test plans to validate performance.
• Prepare reports and technical presentations for design reviews.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams for manufacturability and cost.
• Provide deliverables including FMEA, specifications, risk analyses, test specs, and design reviews.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Skills

CREO

Siemens NX

Mechanical design

Mentoring

Communication skills

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 of

In 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 group you’ll be a part of

In 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 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 Lam Platform new product development.

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.
• 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 for

• 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 Qualifications

• Semiconductor industry experience is not required, but a plus.
• Experience in leading 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.

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 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.