Senior Mechanical Engineer, C&F & Vacuum Systems (On-site)

Lam Research Salzburg GmbH; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

On-site Flex policy

Job summary

Lam Research in Fremont, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer 5 to join the Global Velocity Lab Engineering team within the Office of the CTO. You’ll lead design projects for semiconductor chamber hardware, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and drive new concepts from feasibility through testing.

The role combines on-site lab work with flexible remote days and requires a strong background in mechanical engineering, CAD, and hands-on problem solving.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in mechanical engineering.
• Approximately 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 10 years with a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 8 years experience
• Strong oral communication, written, and presentation skills in English
• Proficient with 3D CAD (Siemens NX preferred, PTC Creo also a plus)
• Experience with vacuum chamber/system design and tolerance analysis
• Able to perform complex tolerance stack up analysis

Responsibilities

• Lead design projects for semiconductor chamber hardware, including modeling and testing.
• Plan scope, schedule, budgets, and provide cross-functional updates.
• Conduct feasibility studies and test new designs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to communicate objectives and decisions.
• Lead/coordinate offshore design drafting and lab resources.
• Source OEM parts and ensure manufacturability within cost targets

Skills

Strong oral communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Hands-on laboratory experience

Can-do attitude

Self-motivated

Flexibility to change

Team player

English proficiency

Education

BS/MS/PhD in mechanical engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

PTC Creo

NX Nastran

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Python

VB.NET

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Lam Research in Fremont, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer 5 to join the Global Velocity Lab Engineering team within the Office of the CTO. You’ll lead design projects for semiconductor chamber hardware, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and drive new concepts from feasibility through testing.

The role combines on-site lab work with flexible remote days and requires a strong background in mechanical engineering, CAD, and hands-on problem solving.