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Manufacturing Engineer 3

Lam Research
Fremont, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/5/2025 CLOSED ON 1/4/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer 3 position at Lam Research?

The group you'll be a part of

In the Global Products Group, we are dedicated to excellence in the design and engineering ofLam's etch and deposition products. We drive innovation to ensure our cutting-edge solutionsare helping to solve the biggest challenges in the semiconductor industry.

The impact you'll make
Join Lam as a Manufacturing Engineer where you'll play a crucial role in supporting the new product pilot production factory, virtual manufacturing, or high-volume manufacturing production factory. Using your knowledge of technology and engineering principles, you will oversee the planning, development, and maintenance of manufacturing methods, processes, and operations. You'll tackle technical, quality, and production challenges. Your expertise in optimizing manufacturing costs and standards helps shape Lam's commitment to innovation and efficiency in manufacturing.
In this role, you will directly contribute to Lam's Semimechatronics Manufacturing team.
What you'll do
  • Troubleshoot new or existing product problems, involving designs, materials, or processes.
  • Designs, develops, and implements safe and cost-effective complex equipment and methods of assembly for all phases of manufacturing.
  • Define process and methods for high volume manufacturing, which includes operations method sheet, routing, and sequencing.
  • Perform virtual build and create sequences of assembly.
  • Perform root cause investigation and recommend corrective action for operational problems, such as material use variances, bottlenecks, fixture issues during build or manufacturing process.
  • Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes or resolve problems and follow through resolution to reduce costs, improve product quality, and cycle time.
  • Reviews and develops designs that improve product manufacturability and assembly.
  • Coordinate new product builds in pilot production manufacturing partnering closely with manufacturing and product engineers.
  • Create and release engineering drawings & bill of materials (BOM) using Engineering Change Management process.
  • Development of handoff package to allow product transition to high volume manufacturing.
Who we're looking for
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field with 5 years of experience; or Master's degree with 3 years' experience; or equivalent experience.
  • Skilled troubleshooting capabilities in the areas of electro/mechanical assemblies.
  • Solid understanding of manufacturing processes.
  • Proficient in Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) with approach to structured problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Proficient in software applications such as CAD modeling, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), or Product Data Modeling (PDM) systems.
  • Experience in Engineering Change Management Process.
  • Working knowledge in Operation Method Sheets (OMS), process planning, and Bill of Materials (BOM) Management.
Preferred qualifications
  • Knowledge of Semiconductor equipment, Capital Equipment industry and its manufacturing processes.
  • Effective communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal, in English.
  • Statistical analysis skills including statistical process control and data analysis used in production setting.
  • Knowledge in Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA).
  • Proven stakeholder management skills, with ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders or customers in technical matters.
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: $84,000.00 -$185,000.00.

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.

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