Hardware Designer 2

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

At Lam, you will play a pivotal role in shaping next‑generation hardware solutions by applying your deep expertise in mechanical design and engineering. You’ll drive innovation through advanced CAD and PDM/PLM practices and help push the boundaries of digital transformation across the product lifecycle. 

What you’ll do

• Design and develop precise mechanical parts and subassemblies and create layouts to support product design and technology development while adhering to established engineering standards, best practices, and DFx principles
• Document and release engineering drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs) through Product Data Management (PDM) and Product Lifecyle Management (PLM) systems.
• Collaborate with Product Engineering, Program Management, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing, Field Service, and Supply Chain to define design and cost requirements, and conduct Design Reviews to complete the full design and development cycle 

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with at least five years of direct hardware design experience
• Highly skilled in 3D CAD modeling tools such as Siemens NX, CREO, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and others
• Proficiency in concept design and development for mechanical components or sub-systems
• Knowledge in creating drawings for sheet metal and machined parts
• Strong understanding of various material properties, coatings, and finishes
• Experience with metal machining, sheet metal fabrication, casting processes, and additive manufacturing
• Fundamental understanding of mechanical engineering, engineering/design methods and processes, and engineering drawing
• Solid knowledge on welding symbols, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) symbols, surface finish, and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) drafting standards
• Experience in BOM configuration management, change control, and product release using PDM/PLM applications like Teamcenter, Windchill, Agile PLM
• Keen understanding of and experience with large assembly management methodologies and concurrent engineering principles
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications including CoPilot and Teams, Adobe Acrobat 

Preferred qualifications

• Prior experience in the semiconductor equipment industry
• Experience in collaborating effectively across global cross-functional teams within a matrix organization
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal, and technical presentation skills 

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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Salary

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.