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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.


Project Engineer - Mechanical Engineering

Date:  Mar 26, 2026
Location: 

Fremont, CA, US, 94538

Req ID:  195884
Worker Category:  On-site Flex

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 Project Engineer at Lam, you're not merely managing projects - you're driving advancements integral to the design and development of Lam's products. Leading cross-functional teams, you'll steer the execution of engineering projects, leveraging your technical prowess and strategic insight to deliver enhanced products. Your focus on continuous improvement in the development lifecycle will be pivotal as you own project to optimize and enhance Lam's offerings.

What you’ll do

We are seeking an individual who has experience with engineering product development processes/best practices. This candidate will have a passion for standards, details and consistent design and documentation methods. Using an internal customer perspective, will coordinate cross-functional teams of impacted stakeholders and perform project management to completion, both on time and within budget.

  • Continuous improvement. This includes all elements of the engineering development and
    release process from the tools used to communicate, to the engineering practices themselves.
  • Develop evaluation methods to assess process strengths and identify areas for improvement
  • Work cross functionally to develop problem statements and align requirements and
    functionality with stakeholders to drive solutions
  • Create and maintain comprehensive process documentation and develop new processes
    where required
  • Create, present and maintain effective training
  • Present project plans to senior management, gain buy in, and deliver results
  • Manage CFTs with a diverse array of talents and responsibilities, often in multiple locations
    around the world
  • Resolve escalations
  • Assist in the development of the team including skills, capabilities, domain knowledge,technical ownership, and hiring

Who we’re looking for

  • Expected minimum of 5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a
    master’s degree; or equivalent experience
  • Related experience with CAD, preferably Siemens NX or PTC Creo, from part and assembly
    modeling, to on-model annotations and (TDP) Technical Data Packages, to part fabrication and
    inspection
  • Experience in analyzing data to draw business-relevant conclusions and in data visualization
    techniques and tools
  • Skills in Excel is a must but demonstrable capability with QuickBase, SharePoint, Power BI,
    iPLM, SAP, Matlab, or other programming languages is a plus
  • Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
  • Strong leadership skills with applicable experience
  • Strong Influencing, negotiating and conflict resolution skills
  • Process knowledge in PLM and ERP required
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Preferred qualifications

  • Other experience that would prove highly valuable: Mechanical Engineering,
  • Creating onmodel annotations of sheet metal and machined metal, weldments, and large assemblies in support of Model Based Definition, modeling in NX 12 or newer, modeling in Creo 5 or newer, 5+ years modeling experience,
  • Product Configuration Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Intel Copy Exactly!, Field Service, Logistics/Spares, managing or collaborating with offshore engineering 

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: $86,000.00 -  $192,000.00.

 

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.

Discover more at Lam Benefits


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