Mechanical Technical Lead Engineer

The Group You’ll Be A Part Of

Deposition Product Group at Lam India Global Hardware Technology (LIGHT) is hiring a Mechanical Technical Lead Engineer for its product development engineering and product ownership team.

The Impact You’ll Make

As a Mechanical Engineer at Lam, you will design and develop cutting-edge mechanical and electro-mechanical systems for wafer fabrication equipment. Your role involves feasibility studies, conceptual design and prototyping, engineering calculations and analysis, testing and validation, and engineering documentation. You will directly contribute to Lam Deposition Engineering's product development programs.

What You’ll Do

• Support the full lifecycle of mechanical and electro-mechanical systems for advanced semiconductor fabrication equipment, from concept to productization, including: Conceptualization, Engineering calculations and analysis, CAD modeling, Risk and failure analysis, Testing and validation, Documentation and release
• Define project schedules, work breakdown structures, and milestones to drive concept-to production lifecycle
• Conduct detailed hand calculations including: Structural analysis, Thermal and heat transfer analysis, Stress and vibration analysis, Fluid and gas flow dynamics, GD&T and tolerance stack-up, and Manufacturability assessments to properly specify designs and support using computational modeling and analysis when required
• Select OEM components and materials
• Prepare high-quality reports and technical presentations for global cross-functional design reviews
• Ensure designs, documentation, and BOMs align with SEMI standards, Lam standards, and industry best practices
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure manufacturable, high-quality, cost optimized solutions per requirements
• Provide key deliverables including: Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA), RCCA's, 8D reports, and DFX assessments (cost, reliability, manufacturability, etc.)
• Define test procedures and participate in assembly, build, and test verification
• Address problem reports and issues observed during manufacturing, assembly, installation, and operation of equipments
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers
• Develop and engage in hands-on testing and learning in the hardware lab 

Skills You Should Have To Perform The Job

• Proficiency in design, development, and integration of mechanical parts and sub-assemblies for capital equipment, using Structural, Pressure drop, and Thermal calculations and analysis
• Strong hands-on design and testing background coupled with solid engineering and problem solving skills
• Working knowledge of FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis), DFX (Design for Cost, Manufacturability, Assembly, Reliability, Safety, Testing, Serviceability), and Problem-solving techniques (RCCA, 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone)
• Manufacturing knowledge in Metal machining (conventional and non-conventional), Welding, and Sheet metal fabrication
• Highly proficient in one or more 3D CAD tools such as Creo, Siemens NX, Pro/E, SolidWorks, etc.
• Strong project management, communication, and technical presentation skills
• Experience in Semiconductor industry is a plus 

Who We’re Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 6+ years of experience; or Master’s degree with 4+ years of 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.