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Mechanical Engineer 3

Lam Research Corp

  • Tualatin, OR
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Conduct detailed analyses, including structural, finite element analysis (FEA), thermal and heat transfer, stress, vibration, fluid and gas flow dynamics, and manufacturability, to properly specify designs. Support the full life cycle of mechanical and electromechanical systems from concept through productization, including conceptualization, design, CAD modeling, development, and test/validation.
    Lam Research Corp

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationTualatin, OR
    IndustryComputer Hardware
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1980
    Websitehttps://careers.lamresearch.com/search/

    Description

    ## The group you'll be a part of

    The Customer Support Business Group focuses on enabling our customers with premier customer support throughout their lifecycle with Lam. We drive performance, productivity, safety, and quality of customers installed base performance and deliver service and lifecycle solutions for their most critical equipment and processes.

    ## The impact you'll make

    As a Mechanical Engineer at Lam, you will design and develop cutting-edge mechanical and electromechanical systems. In this role, you will directly contribute to CSBG engineering by conducting feasibility studies, performing testing, and guiding teams through detailed design and fabrication. You will provide critical design information that helps shape the packaging of our technology.

    ## What you'll do

    • Support the full life cycle of mechanical and electromechanical systems from concept through productization, including conceptualization, design, CAD modeling, development, and test/validation.
    • Design components using a variety of materials, including metals, ceramics, quartz, plastics, and advanced coatings.
    • Ensure documentation aligns with SEMI standards, Lam standards, and industry best practices for geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
    • Conduct detailed analyses, including structural, finite element analysis (FEA), thermal and heat transfer, stress, vibration, fluid and gas flow dynamics, and manufacturability, to properly specify designs.
    • Develop and execute feasibility studies and test plans to characterize and validate design performance.
    • Prepare high-quality reports and technical presentations to clearly communicate design intent, evaluation results, and validation outcomes to diverse audiences during design reviews.
    • Collaborate with suppliers and internal cross-functional teams to ensure solutions are manufacturable, high quality, cost-optimized, and compliant with requirements.
    • Provide key deliverables, including Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), technical specifications, risk analyses, test specifications, and design review presentations.
    • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.

    ## Who we're looking for

    • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree with 3+ years of experience; or equivalent practical experience.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver clear and effective technical presentations.
    • Highly proficient with 3D CAD tools such as Creo, Siemens NX, Pro/ENGINEER (ProE), SolidWorks, and similar platforms.
    • Hands‑on experimental and design experience combined with strong fundamental engineering skills.

    ## Preferred qualifications

    • Experience in project management, managing projects, or problem solving while managing time and multiple priorities.
    • Experience in Semiconductor industry is 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.

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    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.

    About Company

    From smartphones and tablets to wearables and automobiles, it’s hard to go more than a few hours without using a semiconductor-enabled device. The semiconductor industry touches nearly every person on the planet, and chipmakers continue to advance the technology that powers it all.    

    As a trusted partner to the world’s leading semiconductor companies, we welcome challenges and we deliver. That’s why, today, nearly every advanced chip is built with Lam technology.   

    Our innovative wafer fabrication equipment and services allow chipmakers to build smaller and better performing devices. We combine superior systems engineering, technology leadership, and a strong values-based culture, with an unwavering commitment to our customers. 

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