MES Automation Engineer - Fremont GLES Development

Lam Research Salzburg GmbH; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Fremont, CA is hiring an Automation Developer to design and implement automation software for prototype tools. You’ll bridge hardware and software, validate through lab testing, and support new product introductions at customer sites.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to build robust automation components, leveraging C#, .NET, and web tech, and you may travel up to 10% to global Lam R&D sites for hands‑on validation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of experience in equipment automation
• Direct experience implementing SECS/GEM-based equipment integration in R&D or manufacturing environments; proficiency with C#, .NET and modern web technologies for automation
• Strong software engineering fundamentals including OOP, design patterns, data structures, and real-time communication handling
• Hands-on experience with IoT connectivity, data ingestion, and equipment sensor integration

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, troubleshoot, and debug automation software modules for tool bring‑up and experimental workflows
• Implement SECS/GEM communication interfaces and IoT connectivity layers for prototype equipment
• Enhance automation frameworks and resolve complex integration issues
• Produce interface specifications, documentation, and diagrams to support global R&D users
• Collaborate with R&D engineers to develop new automation capabilities
• Travel up to 10% to global Lam R&D sites for hands-on validation

Skills

C#

.NET

IoT connectivity

Multithreading

Debugging

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering / Electronics / CS

Tools

REST APIs

MQTT

GEM300

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.

Date: Sep 16, 2026

Location: Fremont, CA, US, 94538

Worker Category: On-site Flex

As a Software Engineer at Lam in the Product Support group, you will be at the forefront of delivering customer ready software by serving as a critical bridge between the field and other engineering teams. Through deep technical troubleshooting, hands on validation in the lab, simulator testing, and close collaboration with cross functional engineering teams, you will ensure software readiness, resolve complex customer issues, and support new product and feature introductions at customer sites across products and platforms. In this role, you will make a meaningful impact across Lam’s global installed base and product portfolio by delivering high quality outcomes where it matters most—at the customer.

• Support and manage customer facing software activities for Lam Etch and Deposition products and associated software applications, including escalation management, upgrades, patch creation and testing, and maintenance of install base health at customer sites.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software and system level issues by analyzing logs, reviewing code where needed, and collaborating with cross functional engineering teams to identify root causes and drive issues to closure.
• Partner with development, program management, and cross functional engineering teams to support new product and feature introductions by understanding product roadmaps and driving Alpha, Beta, and customer readiness.
• Validate new products, features, and fixes by creating and executing test plans, performing hands on validation on tools, and documenting results to ensure customer readiness.
• Participate in technical and program reviews including Concept & Feasibility (C&F), FMEA, Alpha/Beta Readiness, design reviews, and escalation reviews, providing technical input and readiness assessments.
• Collaborate across cross functional teams to ensure timely issue resolution and continuous improvement in software quality.
• Drive effective customer communication by creating customer facing documentation and notification packages related to software fixes, upgrades, and feature introductions.
• May visit customer sites to provide hands on software support and validation; travel up to ~15% may be required.

The group you’ll be a part of

Global Product Groups/Global Product Operations/Global Lab Automation

The impact you’ll make

As an Automation Developer at Lam, you will contribute directly to the innovation pipeline by enabling advanced equipment connectivity, data acquisition, and automation capabilities at Lam’s R&D labs in the United States (Fremont). You will design and implement SECS/GEM‑based equipment interfaces, communication frameworks, and IoT‑enabled solutions that support early‑stage tool development and next-generation process engineering.

Working closely with multidisciplinary R&D teams, you will build robust automation components that accelerate prototype validation, experiment execution, and system characterization. Your expertise in C#, .NET, and web technologies will help bridge hardware–software interactions, enhance tool diagnostics, and enable deeper insights into complex equipment behavior. Through your work, you will help advance Lam’s technology roadmap and contribute to the creation of future semiconductor process platforms.

What you’ll do

• Design, develop, troubleshoot, and debug automation software modules that support tool bring‑up, experimental workflows, and R&D diagnostics
• Implement SECS/GEM communication interfaces and IoT connectivity layers for prototype and development-stage equipment
• Enhance and maintain existing automation frameworks by identifying improvement areas and resolving complex integration issues
• Produce clear interface specifications, documentation packages, architecture diagrams, and structured code to support global R&D users
• Collaborate with R&D engineers, equipment designers, controls engineers, and software architects to develop new automation capabilities
• Support lab equipment integration activities, including on‑site testing and hands‑on validation, with limited travel (<10%) to global Lam R&D sites

Who we’re looking for

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or related field with 5+ years of experience; or equivalent hands‑on experience in equipment automation
• Direct experience implementing SECS/GEM-based equipment integration in R&D or manufacturing equipment environments.Proficiency with C#, .NET, and modern web technologies for automation and tool connectivity
• Strong software engineering fundamentals including OOP, design patterns, data structures, and finite state machine‑based control flows.Experience with multithreading, asynchronous processes, and real‑time communication handling
• Prior hands‑on experience implementing IoT connectivity, data ingestion, and equipment sensor integration

Preferred qualifications

• Experience integrating equipment with engineering test systems or R&D data acquisition platforms
• Familiarity with GEM300, EDA/Interface A, or other semiconductor industry automation standards
• Exposure to MES/MOM platforms
• Experience with REST APIs, message-based communication (MQTT, AMQP), and IoT/edge connectivity patterns
• Ability to work with simulators, protocol analyzers, and diagnostic tools for SECS/GEM validation
• Understanding of semiconductor subsystems
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills in an R&D environment
• Experience supporting cross‑site engineering teams and contributing to globally distributed development
• Preferred Certifications: Critical Manufacturing Automation Developer Certification Critical Manufacturing Back‑end Certification

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.

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.

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.

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