Mechanical Engineer II — Semiconductor Equipment Design

Lam Research; Tualatin (OR); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Lam Research in Oregon (Tualatin) seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design and validate advanced mechanical/electro-mechanical systems for deposition and etch products. The role emphasizes feasibility studies, testing, and leading detailed design activities, with emphasis on packaging and cross-functional collaboration in a hybrid work model.

You will develop hardware concepts, create CAD parts, run analyses, and deliver high-quality reports for design reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 2+ years of experience; or an advanced degree without previous professional experience; or equivalent experience.
• 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.
• Graduate eligible role.

Responsibilities

• Participates in conceptualization, modeling, analysis, development, documentation, and test/validation of hardware for new semiconductor equipment.
• Designs parts using metals, ceramics, quartz, plastics, and advanced coatings/plating; works with suppliers to meet performance and cost objectives.
• Ensures documentation is consistent with SEMI, Lam Standards and other standards (ANSI, DIN); demonstrates proper GD&T knowledge.
• Performs analytical work to characterize and specify designs, including heat transfer, stress, vibrations, fluid/gas dynamics, manufacturability.
• Develops and executes test plans to generate characterization data for design validation.
• Develops and presents reports of design intent, analysis, and validation at design reviews.
• Collaborates with other departments for procurement and assembly of mechanical components/equipment.

Skills

Hands-on experimental and design

Strong engineering skills

DOE and structured problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Advanced degree (MS/PhD) with no experience

Tools

CREO

Siemens NX

ProE (Creo)

SolidWorks

Job description

Lam Research in Oregon (Tualatin) seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design and validate advanced mechanical/electro-mechanical systems for deposition and etch products. The role emphasizes feasibility studies, testing, and leading detailed design activities, with emphasis on packaging and cross-functional collaboration in a hybrid work model.

You will develop hardware concepts, create CAD parts, run analyses, and deliver high-quality reports for design reviews.