Product Engineer 5 - English/Mandarin Speaker

Lam Research Corporation; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Fremont, CA is seeking a Product Engineer to drive development of semiconductor equipment and process designs. You will collaborate with customers and internal teams to solve complex technical challenges and advance product quality in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires advanced education with extensive hands-on engineering experience, travel up to 25%, and strong communication skills to present technical analyses and recommendations.

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.

Responsibilities

• Collaboratively engineer semiconductor equipment and process design solutions to resolve customer issues and improve product quality.
• Lead product development projects from prototyping to deployment and initial field support.
• Independently design and conduct experiments, tests, and prototypes to resolve complex technical problems.
• Present analyses and support technical recommendations clearly.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to guide product specifications and development.
• Provide technical support for installation, troubleshooting, and repair of complex product issues.
• Maintain high customer engagement, including travel to customer sites for near-term releases.
• Work in a cleanroom lab or semiconductor fab environment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Experimental design

Creative problem solving

Clear communication

Travel readiness

Education

Master’s degree + 8+ years

PhD + 5+ years

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: Oct 28, 2026

Location:

Fremont, CA, US, 94538

Worker Category: On-site

The group you’ll be a part of

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

The impact you’ll make

At Lam, as a Product Engineer, you 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 drives progress in our industry, tackling the once unsolvable.

What you’ll do

• 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.
• Lead product development projects from product prototyping, development, deployment/product release, and initial field support.
• Independently design and conduct experiments, tests, and prototypes to resolve complex technical problems.
• Present analysis and support technical recommendations clearly and concisely.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and cross-cultural teams to guide the specification and development of products.
• Provides technical support for installation and/or diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing, and debugging complex product issues.
• Maintain a high degree of customer engagement including face-to-face and international travel to customer sites supporting near term product releases and solve customer issues.
• Work in a cleanroom lab and/or customer semiconductor fab environment.

Who we’re looking for

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.

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.
• Bilingual in English/Mandarin is a plus

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.

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.

CA 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 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.

Nearest Major Market: San Francisco
Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland
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