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Hardware Designer 2

Lam Research
Fremont, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/21/2026
Requisition ID
191351
Date posted
11/20/2025
Work Location Model
On-site
Work Location
Fremont-CA
Work Country
United States

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 or Mechanical Hardware Designer and create innovative designs that improve costs, reliability, and advancements in next-generation products. You'll apply digital design, CAD software, and interpret engineering drawings to implement designs that solve material and manufacturing process challenges. Your expertise contributes to the reliability and innovation, showcasing Lam's commitment to cutting-edge technology.


What you’ll do

Mechanical

  • Create detailed engineering drawings and CAD models for the design concepts and design changes of complex parts and assemblies.
  • Implement design changes for parts and assemblies, including changes to address issues identified in supplier build or problem reports.
  • Develop Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID), including system-level or customer-specific, for parts and assemblies to aid in the design process.
  • Select OEM parts based on design requirements and best-known methods.
  • Document and release engineering drawings, and bills of materials (BOM) using Engineering Change Management to support manufacturing.
  • Create 3D electrical and pneumatical harness routing using CAD packages.
  • Develop multi-CAD layouts for Lam products and manage larger scale 3D assemblies.


Electrical

  • Create and maintain detailed drawings of complex interconnect and cable assembly of Lam Products.
  • Identify, qualify, and propose Commercially Off the Shelf (COTS) or OEM parts based on defined criteria.
  • Create engineering documentation, identify technical risks, and conducts design reviews in support of design efforts.
  • Advise supplier during product development phase to translate detailed engineering requirements into specifications and collaborate cross-functionally to provide design verification.
  • Accountable for delivering on time with quality as part of Key Performance indicators (KPIs), as well as consistent improvement in efficiency.

Who we’re looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 2 years of experience; or an advanced degree with no previous professional experience; or equivalent experience.
  • Highly skilled in 3D CAD modeling tools such as CREO, Siemens NX, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and others.
  • Proficiency in concept design and development for mechanical components or sub-systems.
  • Knowledge in creating drawings for sheet metal and machined parts.
  • Experience with metal machining and sheet metal fabrication and casting processes.
  • 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 with Cable Harness, Schematics and Interconnect using E3 Zuken, Ideas, or PCAD.
  • Knowledge on selection of OEM Components and cable accessories.
  • Understanding of design standards and compliance such as UL 508, IEC Standard, SEMI standard (Electrical), IPC 620, or similar.
  • Knowledge on design for manufacturability in cable design.
  • This is a graduate eligible role.

Preferred qualifications

  • Prior experience in the semiconductor equipment industry.
  • Experience in global cross-functional teams within a matrix organization.
  • Understanding of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) concepts.
  • Familiarity with Bills of Material (BOM) structure and configuration, and use of SAP and PLM system software.
  • Knowledge on industrial control panel design.
  • 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: $70,000.00 - $155,000.00.


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.

Salary : $70,000 - $155,000

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