Project Engineer 4 - Processes & Standards

LAM RESEARCH Corporation; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Comprehensive set of outstanding benefits

Job summary

LAM RESEARCH Corporation is seeking a Project Engineer to drive improvements in design and engineering processes. In this role, you’ll manage cross-functional teams and develop standards for product development. If you have a strong background in engineering and leadership, we want to hear from you!

The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience, proficiency in CAD tools, and experience in product lifecycle management. Join us in making extraordinary advancements in the semiconductor industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of related experience or 6 years with a Master's degree.
• Experience in product lifecycle management and engineering development processes.
• Strong organizational skills and a self-starter mentality.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document new standards for product development.
• Lead software development projects to improve engineering efficiency.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to meet project requirements.

Skills

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication skills

3D modeling

Attention to detail

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

Microsoft Office

Power Apps

PowerBI

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

As a Project Engineer at Lam, you're not merely managing projects – you're driving advancements integral to the design and development of Lam's products. In this role, you will leverage your knowledge of enabling CAD efficiencies and automation, as well as your passion for standards that drive consistent and effective design practices. In coordination with internal customers' needs, you will coordinate cross‑functional teams of impacted stakeholders and perform non‑technical project management to completion, both on time and within budget.

What you’ll do

• High level: Continuous Improvement. This includes all elements of the engineering development and release process, from the tools we use to communicate, to the engineering practices themselves.
• Develop and document new standards and best methods for product development and essential business workflows.
• Support Lam’s overall digital transformation initiative as it pertains to engineering processes.
• Lead, as project manager, software development within CAD with a focus on improvements in engineering efficiency and quality.
• Work cross‑functionally to align with stakeholders on requirements and functionality.
• Develop and maintain training for the engineering community on a variety of topics to foster effective knowledge sharing.
• Present project plans to senior management, gain buy in and deliver results.

Who we’re looking for

• Expected minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or equivalent experience.
• Experience in analyzing data to draw business‑relevant conclusions and in data visualization techniques and tools.
• Process knowledge in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM).
• Experience with engineering product development processes and best practices.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Solid organizational skills, including attention to detail and multi‑tasking.
• Strong leadership skills, influencing, negotiating and conflict resolution, with applicable experience.
• Self‑starter mentality.

Preferred qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science.
• Knowledge of product configuration and manufacturing.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Design experience, including strong working knowledge of GD&T, and Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
• Specific tool experience with NX and Teamcenter.
• Demonstrable capability with NX Journaling, Power Apps, PowerBI or other programming languages.
• Proficiency in use of AI tools such as Copilot.

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.

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.