Hardware Designer 3

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

Join Lam as an Electrical Hardware Designer and make a direct, hands-on contribution to the reliability, cost, and advancement of next-generation products. You’ll work with hardware, interconnects, cable assemblies, PCB layouts, CAD tools, and engineering drawings to implement practical solutions to material and manufacturing process challenges. Your work will combine lab-based problem solving, hardware troubleshooting, and detailed engineering execution to support Lam’s commitment to reliable, cutting-edge technology.

What you’ll do

• Work directly with complex interconnect and cable assemblies, creating and maintaining the detailed drawings needed to support Lam products.
• Design, build, and maintain test stands in support of various R&D projects.  Test stands will include power distribution, data acquisition, gas delivery, pneumatic controls, and safety interlocking.
• Troubleshoot parts and assemblies and implement changes that address issues found during supplier builds or documented in problem reports.
• Evaluate physical hardware needs and identify, qualify, and propose Commercially Off the Shelf (COTS) or OEM parts based on defined criteria.
• Review and provide feedback on engineering documentation, identify technical risks, and participate in design reviews that support hands-on hardware implementation.
• Test and validate printed circuit board (PCB) layouts and routing using design tools to support the performance and reliability of hardware components.

Who we’re looking for

• • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with 5+ years of experience; or a Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience; or equivalent experience.
  • Fundamental understanding of electrical engineering, engineering and design methods and processes, and engineering drawings.
  • Strong hands-on problem-solving skills, including collecting data, performing data analysis, and resolving hardware issues.
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience with hardware prototyping and troubleshooting in lab and cleanroom environments, with a propensity to engage directly in practical work.
  • Ability to instruct a small group of technicians in complex installation and startup activities.
  • Experience powering on PCBA designs and verifying layout and function to schematics.

Preferred qualifications

• Prior hands-on experience in the semiconductor equipment industry.
• Experience working with global cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.
• Understanding of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) concepts.
• Familiarity with Bills of Material (BOM) structure and configuration, and use of PLM system software.
• Experience working with cable harnesses, schematics, and interconnects using E3 Zuken.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver technical presentations.

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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