Job Responsibilities

We're looking for talented and motivated individuals to join the Advanced Technology Development (ATD) hardware team at Lam Research.  This is a small concept and feasibility (C&F) group of mixed disciplines focused on evaluating and advancing industry disrupting technology to enhance Lam's product portfolio in the next 3-5yrs.  Candidates who learn quickly, are highly innovative, and can exhibit strong initiative, analytical skills, and logical problem solving will do well as a part of this team.   

• Lead small to large scale C&F design projects, including conceptualization, complex component and assembly modeling, analysis, documentation, and test/validation of semiconductor chamber hardware to support C&F project deliverables
• Conducts feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs

• Engage key stakeholders effectively with clear communication of objectives, plans, tradeoffs, risks, and key decisions
• Lead support resources (ex: offshore design drafting, lab technicians, etc) to complete project deliverables

• Work with suppliers to source OEM parts and/or ensure in-house designed parts can be manufactured in accordance with performance and cost objectives
• Utilize system documentation (component/assy specs, drawings, P&IDs, interconnect diagrams, BOMs, etc) and best practices in root cause analysis to troubleshoot issues, and/or retrofit/modify/integrate sub systems for C&F testing as required
• Ensures produced documentation is consistent with SEMI, Lam Standards and other standards as applicable (ANSI, DIN etc.)
• Work with cross functional team members to validate new hardware or system design against hardware specifications or expected behavior

Other Job Responsibilities

• Develop test plans, test fixtures, and perform testing to characterize system hardware performance and identify opportunities for improvements
• Generate FMEA/risk mitigation assessments
• Lead/perform failure analysis if/when required
• Format collected data, and present results and conclusions in design/program/executive reviews
• Define, document and communicate installation and operating procedures to engineers with variety of technical backgrounds
• Hardware/lab-centric on-site flex position. Expect an average of 3 days/wk on site/in-lab with opportunity to work up to 2 days/wk remotely with manager approval as project deliverables allow. Lam aims to provide remote work flexibility to the extent possible but a significant portion of this role will require on-site in-lab presence.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD degree in mechanical engineering
• Approximately 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience
• Very good oral communication, written, and presentation skills in English
• 3D CAD proficiency (Seimens NX preferred)
• FEA proficiency (NX Nastran structural and thermal preferred)
• Experience with vacuum chamber/system design
• Etch and Deposition hardware, RF plasma, ALE, and ALD experience preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Able to perform complex tolerance stack up analysis
• Prior experience working in a C&F/R&D role preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook) and Sharepoint
• Experience with instrument control and data acquisition tools/scripting languages like LabView, MATLAB, Python, VB.NET, etc. preferred
• Understanding of system-level operation including controls, sensors, and interlocks
• Familiar with various engineering materials and typical manufacturing methods: low loss tangent ceramics, aluminum alloys, stainless alloys, quartz, engineering plastics, elastomers, etc
• Self-motivated individual with hands-on laboratory experience and can-do attitude
• Strong team player who enjoys working with motivated coworkers in fast-paced environment
• Be flexible to change in a dynamic and continuous learning environment

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

We Look Forward to Your Application

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