Technical Game Designer 1

Lam Research; Tualatin (OR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Oregon is seeking a Virtual Reality Technical Game Designer to design, program and implement learning scenarios in a mixed reality training lab environment. You will focus on user interactions, both self-paced and collaborative, within a virtual semiconductor training space.

Collaborate with instructional designers and subject-matter experts to build scalable VR training modules, create VR-ready CAD models, and develop reusable VR code and assets for long-term use.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical/industrial engineering or game design.
• 3+ years in semiconductor industry preferred.
• Unity or Unreal certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, program and implement learning scenarios in mixed reality training labs.
• Develop scalable, VR-ready 3D CAD models based on internal CAD equipment models.
• Create a workflow from CAD environment to VR-based projects.

Skills

3D modeling

Unity

Unreal

C++

C#

JavaScript

Python

VR expertise

CAD integration

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Eng

Game Design degree

Tools

Siemens NX

Creo

AutoDesk

Pixyz

Blender

Maya

Visual Studio

Job description

The group you’ll be a part of

Interested in working with the latest technologies in a training environment? Be an integral part of the Technical Training Virtual Reality team! You will use your existing programming experience and 3D modeling skills, help us develop and implement innovative, leading‑edge training experiences for our Lam Research work force.

The group you’ll be a part of

Interested in working with the latest technologies in a training environment? Be an integral part of the Technical Training Virtual Reality team! You will use your existing programming experience and 3D modeling skills, help us develop and implement innovative, leading‑edge training experiences for our Lam Research work force.

The impact you’ll make

As a Virtual Reality Technical Game Designer, you will design, program and implement learning scenarios in a mixed reality environment that will focus primarily on user interactions, both self‑paced and collaborative, in a virtual semiconductor training lab environment.

What You’ll Do

• Work with our instructional designers and semiconductor equipment subject‑matter experts to develop accurate and scalable mixed reality training scenarios.
• Work with industry‑standard software toolsets to develop scalable, VR‑ready 3D CAD models based on our internal CAD equipment models.
• Develop a successful and obtainable workflow from the CAD environment to the final VR‑based project.
• Assist with annual updates to existing VR modules to ensure accuracy.
• Establish and maintain a library of VR‑ready models and re‑usable VR‑specific code and scenes.
• Establish recommended mixed reality toolsets and best‑known methods for future‑proofing our development efforts.
• Support & troubleshoot VR hardware/software end‑user issues in the classroom at both local and global training centers.
• Provide guidance and training to other internal VR developers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Game Design.
• At least three years’ experience in the semiconductor industry preferred.
• Unity or Unreal certification a plus.

Other Preferred Qualifications Include

• Experience creating and manipulating large, 3D CAD models in Siemens NX, Creo, and AutoDesk software environments.
• Design experience in UI/UX in game related applications.
• Experience with tools and environments such as: Pixyz, Blender, Maya, Visual Studio, C++, C#, Javascript, and Python. Knowledge of Lua scripting a plus.
• Experience developing instructional‑based games in Unity or Unreal software platforms a plus.
• Expert knowledge of VR hardware and software configurations and standards. Knowledge of Windows OS, Steam, and Oculus/Meta HMDs a plus.
• Knowledge of video and audio production software, such as Adobe Premiere, Adobe Audition, MS PowerPoint & TechSmith Camtasia.
• Strong visual and interaction skills.
• Being mechanically inclined (good understanding of how hand tools/machines/mechanics work) 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.

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.