Mechanical Program Lead Engineer

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 Mechanical Engineer at Lam, you're designing and defining cutting-edge mechanical and electro-mechanical systems. Your role involves feasibility studies, testing, and guiding teams in detailed design and fabrication. You provide the crucial design information needed to shape our technology's packaging.

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What You’ll Do

• Primary Responsibilities:

• Conceptualizing, Designing, developing and implementing cost-effective design solution for power distribution systems and power boxes
• Reviewing, validating and selecting OEM components – Circuit Breakers, Interlocks, Mechanical Hardware, Busbars (rigid and flexible), Door Hinges and latches, cable tracks, cooling fans, door gaskets, weldment studs, structural fasteners, conduits, clips, eye bolts etc.
• Designing sheet metal enclosures and materials for power boxes
• Reviewing and approving engineering drawings & bill of materials using Engineering Change Management process
• Leading Interactions with PG counterpart in US
• Studying and recommending corrective solutions for Problem Reports of varying complexities on power boxes from suppliers and customers.
• Provide immediate response and timely resolution to design related production issues encountered during the first build process
• Peer Reviewing Power Box designs, conducting design review to get buy-in from all cross functional teams (primarily Electrical Engineering Team)
• Developing Processes, Best Practices for Mechanical Engineering for Power Box Designs
• Focusing on Quality Improvements for ME Power Box Designs (Implementation of DMADV or any such methods)
• Driving DFMEA, DFR, DFT, DFS, DFM, DFC
• Driving Continuous Improvement and Innovation Projects
• Experience with harness routing & documentation for Power Boxes
• Managing in a very dynamic and fast paced work environment with frequent updates, design packages with quick solutions etc.

Who We’re Looking For

Mandatory Skills required to perform the job:

• Educational Qualification: B.E/B.Tech or M.E/M.Tech (Mechanical)
• Years of experience: 12+ years of relevant experience
• Proficiency in design of Power box / control panels /electro mechanical boxes
• Proficiency in designing complex sheet metal structures and release of manufacturing drawings
• Proficiency in Thermal hand calculations and basic simulations (Conduction, Convection, Heat dissipation and increase in temperature) to facilitate selection of heat sinks, Cooling systems like Fans, Component Layouts, Louvers etc.
• Proficient in 3D Modelling, Assembly and Detailing using Nx or CREO & PLM, PDM
• Advanced structural calculation’s & simulations - consideration of serviceability and facia design (outer panels) – Door, Access Panel, LOTO, Door Hinge design with Interlock, Busbar
• Strong knowledge of GD&T application
• Strong knowhow of welding
• Proficiency on SEMI standards - implementation experience
• Structured PS&DM experience – PB level issues.
• Proficient in Designing for cost targets, optimization of design footprints etc.
• Experience on coatings and finishes
• Experience with plastic components, elastomers and viewports, associated flammability standards
• Detailed knowledge of typical Power box issues in the field
• Exposure to Value Engineering would be an advantage
• Independently managing with projects/tasks and ability to prepare documents with MS Office

Preferred Qualifications

• Desirable Skill:

• Detailed knowledge on analysis software’s like Nx-Nastran to validate the design
• Exposure to knowledge on schematics and electrical components (CB, Contactors, SSRs, switching power supply etc.) and 480V AC/208 V AC electrical components
• Knowledge in Engineering Change Management Process
• Exposure to Value Engineering would be an advantage
• Awareness on EMC & EMI requirements
• Exposure to Seismic Analysis, Vibration Analysis
• Functional testing experience

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.