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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.


Facilities Engineer 5

Date:  May 20, 2026
Location: 

Fremont, CA, US, 94538

Req ID:  197400
Worker Category:  On-site

The group you’ll be a part of

 

   

 

The impact you’ll make

As a Facilities Mechanical Engineer at Lam, with your project management expertise, you’ll plan and oversee facility infrastructure for large strategic projects. You'll work with design firm MEP engineers to develop design criteria, layouts, and prepare detailed design documents. You will inspect construction and installation progress to ensure adherence with established specifications and schedules. Your focus on performance specifications required to meet unique operating conditions contributes to the efficiency and compliance of Lam's state-of-the-art facilities.

What you’ll do

  • Develop, implement, and maintain technical system capacities and MEP designs for Lam expansion projects. Collaborate with the PMO team to drive quality and compliance. Define and specify the implementation of infrastructure and/or equipment standards, construction methods and procedures, and commissioning checklists.
  • Work closely with the local project management teams to make recommendations and provide insight and guidance during the project development and programming process. Help to drive robust, environmentally conscious, and cost-effective solutions.
  • Communicate requirements for redundancy, future expansion opportunities, and operational success.
  • Participate in engineering design reviews to help the project team evaluate the accuracy, reliability, quality, and value engineering of requirements and considerations. Facilitate problem solving between MEP subcontractors during construction.
  • Coordinate with ESG team to manage and incorporate their goals and standards.
  • Expedite information flow between design and construction execution, with emphasis on validating infrastructure capacities, reviewing RFI responses, driving project commissioning, and validating final close-out submittals.
  • Develop means and methods to protect uptime both during construction and post project execution.
  • Assist with project commissioning and readiness.

Who we’re looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 12 years of related experience; or 8 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 5 years experience; or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years of experience in construction design assisting on projects over $10M
  • Strong written and oral communication skills to exchange information with senior management, service providers, peers, and contractors.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in problem solving and root cause analysis
  • Engineering experience in large projects and lab spaces with highly technical MEP designs and safety requirements.
  • Solid understanding of building operations, mechanical systems, and related impacts to adjacent spaces.
  • Understands all aspects and phases of the construction design process.
  • Exceptional communication skills and ability to explain concepts to a range of audiences on technical solutions and recommended improvements.
  • Experience in high tech fast paced environment; focused on customer service. Can remain calm and professional under pressure.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
  • Experience in optimizing costs through value engineering propositions and striving for business continuity.
  • Capable of working both independently and in multiple teams. Multi-task effectively to organize responsibilities and set priorities.
  • Strong culture of ethics and safety.
  • Values transparency and internal and cross-functional teamwork to solve problems.
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD, BlueBeam, and BIM.
  • Frequent domestic and international travel required.
  • Ability to work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week.

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.

Salary

 

CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: Min $114,000 -  Max $253,000.

 

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.

Discover more at Lam Benefits


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