Test Engineer 2

Lam Research Salzburg GmbH; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Livermore, CA is seeking a Test Engineer to support new product transitions, validate functionality, and improve test processes on the production floor.

This hands-on role requires clean room presence, direct work with production hardware, and close collaboration with production teams. Strong scripting and test-equipment skills are essential for success in this high-precision environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering discipline and 3+ years of Test Engineering experience.
• Experience with test equipment, hardware troubleshooting, test processes, and production support.
• Must already be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Partner cross-functionally with Design Engineering, Pilot Manufacturing, Supplier Engineering, suppliers, and production teams to support new product development and transition test processes into production.
• Ensure PDR, NCI, CO, and NCE deliverables are complete, including test fixtures, procedures, specifications, control charts, and validation requirements.
• Define, design, document, build, calibrate, troubleshoot, and support production test fixtures, test software, and related equipment through hands-on work in the clean room and production environment.
• Create and modify production test scripts for automation, metric tracking, and third-party device interfaces.
• Improve product quality through hands-on factory issue resolution, test first pass yield analysis, trend data, factory nonconformance review, field escalation support, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Define and implement test metrics to drive process improvements, reduce cycle time, and improve production performance.
• Present test fixture designs, process changes, specification updates, and technical recommendations during engineering design reviews.
• Document technical designs, procedures, and test requirements clearly; communicate technical issues effectively across engineering, supplier, pilot, and production teams.
• Use SAP and production systems to support production test processes while maintaining ownership of hands-on deliverables with minimal technical guidance.

Skills

Test equipment

Hardware troubleshooting

Automation scripting

Python

LabVIEW

SQL

Smalltalk

Process improvement

SPC processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in related engineering

Tools

SAP

Production systems

Job description

In your career, let’s prove what’s possible.

At Lam Research, we create equipmentthat drives technological advancements in the semiconductor industry. Our innovative solutions enable chipmakers to power progress in nearly all aspects of modern life, and it takes each member of our team to make it possible.

Across our organization, our employees come to work and change the world. We take on the toughest challenges with precision and accuracy. We push for the next big semiconductor breakthrough. We lead the way in one of the most critical and fast-moving industries on the planet. And we do it together, with deep connections and limitless collaboration.

The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.

Because at Lam, we believe that when people are the priority and they’re inspired to unleash the power of innovation for a better world together, anything is possible.

Date: Aug 28, 2026

Location: Livermore, CA, US, 94551

Worker Category: On-site

The group you’ll be a part of

The Global Operations Group connects information systems, facilities, supply chain,logistics, and high-volumeproductionto drive Lam’s operational engine. Test Engineeringsupports this mission byvalidatingproduct functionality,improvingreliability, andoptimizingtest processesthat enable efficient, high-qualityproduction.

The impact you’ll make

As a Test Engineer at Lam, you will support new product transitions from Pilot toProductionfloor test issues, improve product quality, and reduce test cycle time. This is a highly hands-on role that requires consistent clean room presence, directworkwith production hardware, active troubleshootingat the tool and fixture level, and close collaborationwithproductionteamson the factory floor.

What you’ll do

Work sponsorship cannot be provided for this job opening. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

• Partner cross-functionally with Design Engineering, Pilot Manufacturing, Supplier Engineering, suppliers, andproductionteams to support new product development and transition test processes into production
• Ensure PDR, NCI, CO, and NCE deliverables are complete, including test fixtures, procedures, specifications, control charts, and validation requirements
• Define, design, document, build, calibrate,troubleshoot, and supportproductiontest fixtures, test software, and related equipmentthrough direct hands-on work in the clean room and production environment
• Create andmodifyproductiontest scripts for automation, metric tracking, and third-party device interfaces
• Improve product quality throughhands-on factory issue resolution,test first pass yield analysis, trend data, factory nonconformance review, field escalation support, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
• Define and implement test metrics to drive process improvements, reduce cycle time, and improveproductionperformance
• Present test fixture designs, process changes, specification updates, and technical recommendations during engineering design reviews
• Document technical designs, procedures, and test requirements clearly; communicate technical issues effectively across engineering, supplier, pilot, andproductionteams
• Use SAP andproductionsystems to support production test processeswhilemaintainingownership of hands-ondeliverables with minimal technical guidance

Who we’re looking for

• MinimumBachelor’sdegree in a related engineering discipline and3+ years of Test Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment. Candidates shoulddemonstratepractical experience with test equipment, hardware troubleshooting, test processes, and production support.
• Must alreadybe authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship
• Must be willing and able to workhands-on in a clean room manufacturingenvironment, includingfrequentdirect interaction with test equipment, fixtures, production hardware, electro-mechanical assemblies, and manufacturing floor teams
• Experience with test automation and scripting tools (e.g., Python, LabVIEW, SQL, Smalltalk). Willingness to learn new programming languages and automation technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in electro-mechanical assemblies and manufacturing test systems.Ability to diagnose issues with test fixtures, test software, production hardware, and factory test processes.
• Experience with engineering change management processes, test first pass yieldand SPCprocesses/procedures

Hands-on experience supporting manufacturing test operations, test equipment, and production environments strongly preferred.

CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: $73,000.00 - $159,000.00.

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.

Nearest Major Market: San Francisco
Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland
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