Systems Engineer 4

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

This opportunity is for a Systems Engineer in the Systems Engineering Group in Global Product Engineering. The position is located either in Tualatin, Oregon or Fremont, California. 

You will assist in developing semiconductor fabrication equipment and systems for Etch/Deposition/Clean semiconductor markets. Our team supports products currently in the market as well as develops new products actively being brought to market.

You will work as part of the Systems Engineering team in our engineering product development group to develop system and sub system requirements, assist in project scope requests, define test plans, execute those test plans, analyze and present the tests data, and manage system level risk. 

Your specific job responsibilities will include a subset of the following:

• Identify and resolve technical opportunities and risks across different disciplines
• Create system specifications for subsystems of the transport module
• Manage design tradeoffs
• Design experiments to characterize subsystems
• Analyze data using Statistical Analysis of Variation and SPC methods
• Present test plans, test data, technical proposals, tradeoffs, etc..
• Execute and deliver on tight time schedules
• Perform hands-on lab work

Who we’re looking for

• Preference for experience with semiconductor fabrication equipment.
• Preference for experience with analyzing throughput of semiconductor fabrication equipment. 
• Thrives in cross-functional teams. Systems engineers live in the intersection of hardware, controls, software, operators, manufacturing, etc… You need to be able to work well with all these teams.
• Handles multiple tasks and priorities with attention to detail.
• Python coding experience with at least file parsing, simple data analysis, and plotting.
• Openness to using AI in your day-to-day work

Preferred qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience.

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.