Product Engineer 5

LAM RESEARCH Corporation; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Flex

Virtual Flex

Job summary

Lam Research is seeking a Product Engineer to drive semiconductor equipment development from prototyping to field support.

You will lead technical brainstorming, manage risks, and oversee FMEA for qualification strategies while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to define product specs and solve complex customer issues.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in a technical field; PhD desirable with relevant experience.
• Strong project management, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on capability with equipment operation and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development projects through prototyping, development, deployment and initial field support.
• Drive risk identification and mitigation, oversee FMEA and qualification strategy.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams to guide product specifications.
• Design experiments, tests, and prototypes to resolve complex technical problems.
• Present project status and engineering results at reviews.
• Provide engineering support for customer escalations and field issues.

Skills

SPC

Statistical analysis

Problem solving

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Hands-on troubleshooting

Education

BS/MS in Material Science/Chemistry/Physics/Mechanical/Chemical Eng

PhD desirable (6+ yrs in semiconductor)

Tools

JMP

Origin

MiniTab

SEM

CDSEM

Ellipsometry

Job description

Requisition ID201239Date posted07/17/2026Work Location ModelOn-site FlexWork LocationFremont-CAWork CountryUnited StatesThe impact you’ll makeAt Lam, as a Product Engineer, you will thrive in high-stakes, dynamic environment, driving product development at the forefront of the semiconductor equipment industry. Collaborating closely with customers and internal teams, you will provide real-time problem-solving to customer challenges and to enhance our products. Your passion for engaging with customers and innovative engineering will drive progress in our industry, tackling the once unsolvable.What you’ll doLead product development projects from product prototyping, development, deployment/product release, and initial field support.Lead technical brainstorming activities and problem-solving methodologies for effective solution path determination.Drive risk identification and mitigation/avoidance actions.Oversee FMEA process and leverage results for qualification strategy development.Collaboratively engineer innovative semiconductor equipment and process design solutions to quickly resolve customer issues and improve product quality in a dynamic fast-paced challenging environment.Collaborate with cross-functional and cross-cultural teams to guide the specification and development of products.Independently design and conduct experiments, tests, and prototypes to resolve complex technical problems.Present on project status and final engineering results at various settings including business organization level review meetings.Provide engineering support for resolving customer escalations related to product issues.Work in a cleanroom lab and/or customer semiconductor fab environment.Who we’re looking forBachelor's degree with 12+ years experience; or Master's degree with 8+ years experience; or PhD with 5+ years experience; or equivalent experience.9+ years applicable experience and manufacturing processes and design, preferably in the semiconductor industry, including equivalent experience from an advanced degree in relevant technical fields.BS/MS degree in the following technical fields: Material Science, Chemistry, Physics, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering; Advanced degree PhD desirable, but level of work experience also considered.Strong project management, communication/presentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC), statistical measurements/analysis and hypothesis tests, as well as a high level of proficiency with statistical analysis software such as JMP, Origin, or MiniTab.Knowledge of plasma chamber equipment subsystems and operating principles.Knowledge of fundamental electromagnetics, RF power delivery, and plasma processing chemistries.Demonstrated capability for hands-on equipment operation and troubleshooting.Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word software.Fluent in the English language, both writing and verbal communication.Preferred qualificationsPhD in Material Science, Chemistry, Physics, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering with 6+ years applicable experience in semiconductor industry.Experience with program team leadership, especially cross-functional teams with various engineering disciplines.Experience in leading risk identification and mitigation efforts, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and problem solving as well as Root Cause-Corrective Action (RCCA) for projects.General knowledge of dry etch process applications as well as effect of process parameters (power, pressure, temp, chemistry, etc.) on etch results such as etch rate, selectivity, profile, and defectivity.Experience with wafer metrology equipment such as SEM, CDSEM, Ellipsometry, and Optical Defect Inspection.Knowledge of semiconductor device manufacturing, including common operations such as lithography, wet and dry etching, deposition, electroplating, and CMP.Our commitmentWe 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.#LI-LE1SalaryCA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: $125,000.00 - $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 BenefitsAt 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.