Mechanical Technical Lead Engineer

The Group You’ll Be A Part Of Lam India Global Hardware Team (LIGHT)

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.

In this role, you will directly contribute to success of Deposition Product Group from Lam India.

What You’ll Do

• Define project schedule, create work breakdown structure and define milestones to drive concept to production lifecycle.
• Drive Design review to get buy-in from all cross functional teams.
• Conduct engineering calculations and analysis, CAD modeling, risk and failure analysis.
• Prepare high-quality reports and technical presentations to clearly communicate design intent, evaluation, and validation to local and global cross-functional teams in design reviews.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure solutions can be manufactured with high-quality, cost-optimized, and to requirements
• Provide key deliverables including Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), RCCA (8D / 5W), DFX assessments (cost, reliability, manufacturability, etc.)
• Define test procedures and participate in build and qualify.
• Address problem reports and issues observed during manufacturing, installation and operation of equipment.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.

Who We’re Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

• BE in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 7+ years of experience OR 
• ME in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years.

Skills you should have to perform the job:

• Proficiency in design, development, and integration of mechanical parts and sub-assemblies for capital equipment.
• Hands-on design and testing background coupled with solid engineering and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in selection of OEM components and materials.
• Working knowledge of FMEA (failure modes & effects analysis), DFX (design for cost, manufacturability, assembly, reliability, safety, testing, serviceability), and problem-solving techniques (8D, 5Why, Fishbone).
• Highly proficient in one or more 3D CAD tools such as CREO, UG  NX, SolidWorks, etc.
• Excellent project management skills, communication and technical presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing knowledge in metal machining (conventional & non-conventional), welding, and sheet metal fabrication
• Experience in Semiconductor industry is a plus.
• Sound Knowledge in Engineering Change & Configuration Management Process.

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.