Mechanical Engineer IV - Design & Validation (On-site Flex)

Lam Research Salzburg GmbH; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Tualatin, Oregon is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop cutting‑edge mechanical and electro‑mechanical systems within the Deposition Product Group. You will conduct feasibility studies, perform analyses, and guide teams through detailed design and fabrication, contributing to packaging and overall system performance.

The role emphasizes delivering FEA, GD&T, test plans, and clear design communication, with collaboration across suppliers and internal teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 8+ years of experience; or Master’s degree with 6+ years.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and technical presentation skills.
• Highly proficient in 3D CAD tools such as CREO, Siemens NX, ProE, SolidWorks.
• Hands-on experimental and design background with strong engineering fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Support the full life cycle of mechanical and electro-mechanical systems from concept to productization.
• Design components using metals, ceramics, quartz, plastics, and advanced coatings.
• Ensure documentation aligns with SEMI, Lam standards, and 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 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

Skills

Communication skills

3D CAD

Mechanical design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CREO

Siemens NX

ProE

SolidWorks

Job description

Lam Research in Tualatin, Oregon is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop cutting‑edge mechanical and electro‑mechanical systems within the Deposition Product Group. You will conduct feasibility studies, perform analyses, and guide teams through detailed design and fabrication, contributing to packaging and overall system performance.

The role emphasizes delivering FEA, GD&T, test plans, and clear design communication, with collaboration across suppliers and internal teams to