Systems Engineer 5

LAM RESEARCH Corporation; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Flexibility in work location

Job summary

LAM RESEARCH Corporation is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer to design complex frameworks for their wafer fabrication equipment. The role requires defining specifications and managing system architecture to ensure product compliance and performance. Candidates should have significant experience in the Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment sector, demonstrating leadership in design processes.

Located in California, this position offers a flexible work model. Salary ranges from $141,000.00 to $307,000.00 based on experience and location.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment Industry.
• Successful track record as Senior Hardware/System Design Engineer.
• Experience with DFx creation and leading risk closure processes.

Responsibilities

• Design complex frameworks for wafer fabrication equipment.
• Define system specifications and integration requirements.
• Drive integration across sub-systems and reconciliate design trade-offs.

Skills

Leadership in DFx adoption

System specification ownership

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Data analysis (MATLAB/Python)

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE, ME or related field

Master's degree or PhD in relevant field

Tools

SysML tools (CATIA/MagicDraw)

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 Systems Engineer at Lam, you'll design complex frameworks, systems, or products for our wafer fabrication equipment. You will define system specifications, requirements, parameters, and compatibility to integrate hardware, software, and firmware into a cohesive system. Identifying, analyzing, and resolving system design weaknesses combined with your multi‑layered technical expertise you help shape the next generation of Lam initiatives.

What you’ll do

As a Staff Systems Engineer, you are accountable for the product meeting the System Specifications. You will own and manage the system specification and system architecture, drive integration across sub‑systems, reconcile design tradeoffs, and ensure the product achieves performance, cost, compliance and all the "ilitiy" targets throughout the lifecycle.

• Decompose the system into functional sub‑systems/blocks
• Own the high‑level BOM structure
• Provide the major assembly cost allocation model
• Act as a key stakeholder in program and engineering design reviews
• Ensure DFx criteria and Compliance are met
• Accountable for FMEAs
• Develop system‑level test plans and approve sub‑system level test and spec verification plans
• Accountable for the completion of all Engineering Documentation

Who we’re looking for

• Minimum of 12 years of related experience with an EE, ME or other science Bachelor’s degree; or 8 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 5 years experience in the Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment Industry
• Has a proven successful track record as a Senior Hardware Design Engineer with ownership of multiple subsystems or entire systems or
• Has a proven successful track record as a Senior System Design Engineer with ownership of multiple subsystems or entire systems and proven ownership of system specifications and system architecture for multi‑disciplinary products.
• Demonstrated leadership of DFx adoption and FMEA creation/approval; experience driving risk closure from RPN prioritization through mitigation
• Track record of delivering cost‑aligned designs and leading tradeoff decisions under aggressive program schedule

Preferred qualifications

• Working knowledge of SEMI and safety standards (e.g., SEMI S2/S23, UL/CE) and product compliance processes.
• Expertise with SysML tools (e.g., CATIA/MagicDraw), requirements management, model‑based systems engineering, data analysis (MATLAB/Python), and DFx analytics.
• Strong cross‑functional leadership with Engineering, Product/Program Management, Technical Owners, Manufacturing, Test/Lab; effective communication in reviews and executive updates.

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.

Salary

CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: $141,000.00 - $307,000.00.

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.