Product Engineer 5

Lam Research; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research is looking for a Product Engineer in Fremont, California, to drive innovation in etch and deposition products. This role involves engineering solutions that enhance semiconductor manufacturing processes and improving product quality. Candidates should hold a Master’s degree with substantial experience, possess strong analytical skills, and be able to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. The position offers a competitive salary range of $146,000 to $270,000, depending on experience and location.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in a relevant field with significant experience is required.
• Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing is preferred.
• Hands-on lab experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Own customer escalations end-to-end, diagnosing issues and driving solutions.
• Lead product development from concept through initial field adoption.
• Communicate complex findings clearly to stakeholders.

Skills

Exceptional analytical and experimental design skills

Creative thinking

Problem solving

Clear communication and presentation skills

Education

Master’s degree in Material Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 8+ years experience

PhD with 5+ years experience

Job description

The group you’ll be a part of

In the Global Products Group, we are dedicated to excellence in the design and engineering of Lam's etch and deposition products. We drive innovation to ensure our cutting‑edge solutions are helping to solve the biggest challenges in the semiconductor industry.

The impact you’ll make

You’ll help enable the next wave of computing—AI, high‑performance computing, advanced memory, and connected devices—by engineering etch products that solve the hardest problems in semiconductor manufacturing. This is a highly visible, customer‑facing role where your technical judgment directly influences tool performance, product roadmaps, and time‑to‑solution in the fab.

You will join the Etch Product Group and partner with Field, R&D, Process, Hardware, and Program teams to translate real customer needs into measurable product improvements.

What You’ll Do

• Own customer escalations end‑to‑end—rapidly diagnosing issues, driving root‑cause analysis, and delivering containment and corrective actions that improve uptime, yield, and product quality.
• Lead product development from concept through prototype, release, and initial field adoption—ensuring solutions are manufacturable, supportable, and ready for high‑volume fabs.
• Design and execute experiments (DOE), tests, and prototypes to resolve complex technical problems; turn data into clear recommendations and design changes.
• Communicate complex findings with clarity—building alignment across engineering, operations, and customer stakeholders through concise analyses and executive‑ready summaries.
• Collaborate across functions and cultures to define requirements, write specifications, and drive decisions that balance performance, reliability, cost, and schedule.
• Provide expert technical support for installation and complex troubleshooting; coach others and strengthen playbooks so teams scale faster over time.
• Build trusted customer relationships through on‑site engagement and international travel—partnering on near‑term releases and influencing the roadmap with a strong voice of the customer.
• Work hands‑on in cleanroom labs and customer fabs, applying rigorous safety and contamination‑control practices while moving quickly in high‑stakes environments.

Why this role (and why now)

• Make visible, measurable impact: your work will directly improve tool performance at leading‑edge fabs and shape future product releases.
• Operate with ownership and autonomy: you’ll drive problems from ambiguity to closure, partnering across Field, R&D, and Operations.
• Grow your technical and leadership scope: expand from deep technical problem‑solving into influencing roadmaps, mentoring, and leading cross‑functional programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Material Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optics, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field with 8+ years of experience; or a PhD with 5+ years’ experience; or equivalent experience.
• Exceptional analytical and experimental design skills.
• Creative thinking, problem solving, and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Exceptional clear communication and presentation skills.
• Comfortable traveling up to 25% of the time.
• All new hires are expected to be hands‑on in the lab as part of their day‑to‑day responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior product design and technical engineer experience is beneficial.
• Experience designing, specifying, building, operating, and maintaining semiconductor, automotive, aerospace, or related hardware, tools, and equipment.
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams.

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.

Salary

CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: $146,000.00 - $270,000.00.

The above salary range for this position is relevant to applicants that reside or work onsite in the California, San Francisco Bay Area only. Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Actual salary may vary from salary offered due to numerous factors including but not limited to unpaid time off, unpaid leave, company mandated shutdown, and other relevant factors.

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.