Product Support Engineer 5

Lam Research; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Boise, Idaho seeks a Regional Product Support Engineer to back technical support for field engineers and product teams across the region.

You will diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electro-mechanical equipment, leveraging data analysis tools and strong domain knowledge. The role requires travel, flexible shifts, and collaboration with customers to meet evolving needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 5 years experience.
• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics, diagrams and operating manuals.
• Use data analysis, word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software.
• Formulate root cause hypotheses with detailed problem statements and action plans.
• Provide quality remote and on-site escalation support.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to customers and users where the product is highly technical or sophisticated.
• Develop customer confidence through credible recommendations and understanding of the customer’s perspective.
• Participate in Lam’s worldwide technical community and share knowledge.
• Act as a technical mentor for field and account engineers and may design or conduct training sessions.

Skills

Electrical schematics

Mechanical diagrams

Root cause analysis

Escalation support

Customer communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree preferred

PhD with 5+ years experience

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

Overview

The Customer Support Business Group focuses on enabling our customers with premier customer support throughout their lifecycle with Lam. We drive performance, productivity, safety, and quality of customers installed base performance and deliver service and lifecycle solutions for their most critical equipment and processes.

Impact

As a Regional Product Support Engineer at Lam, you’re the backbone of technical support for field engineers, technicians, and product support personnel in the region. Your expertise is crucial in diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing, and debugging complex electro‑mechanical equipment, computer systems, software, or networked and wireless systems. Your swift action in responding to situations is critical in resolving issues and ensuring the satisfaction of Lam's valued customers.

What You’ll Do

• Provide support to customers and users where the product is highly technical or sophisticated in nature.
• Develop customer confidence through credible recommendations and an understanding of the customer’s perspective to support sales, service, and revenue.
• Participate in Lam’s worldwide technical community and actively share knowledge, and take a leadership position to enhance worldwide learning and its application.
• Act as a technical mentor for field and account engineers and may design or conduct training sessions.

Who We’re Looking For

• Minimum of 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 5 years experience; or equivalent experience.
• Understand and work from electrical and mechanical schematics, diagrams, and interpret operating manuals.
• Use computer applications, including data analysis tools, word processing, spreadsheet software, and presentation software.
• Formulate root cause hypotheses, analysis, and action plans with detailed problem statements, data analysis, and success criteria.
• Provide quality remote and on‑site escalation support and escalation management.
• Troubleshoot technical problems and coordinate multiple technical tasks.
• Work directly with customers to meet their needs and expectations with attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co‑workers and customers, and adhere to customer rules and policies regarding worksite behavior and safety with minimal supervision.
• Able to work in a cleanroom environment, wearing appropriate personal protective safety equipment as required, and sit or stand for prolonged periods of time in a demanding environment with changing workloads.
• Work flexible shifts and on‑call, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Be available for constant communication with the field through meetings, instant messenger, text, email, etc.
• Able to travel both domestically and internationally based on business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with the SW structure and able to troubleshoot from the Control Works level.
• Acquainted with Analog‑to‑Digital I/O devices (IOC, SIOC, and EIOC) and how they interact with the Tool Platform SW Package.
• Knowledge of the directory structure and the ability to troubleshoot it.
• Communicate with customers at a technical level and influence customer decisions to follow action plans.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Work Location Models

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.

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.