Engineering Technician 3

The Group You’ll Be A Part Of

Pilot Manufacturing

The Impact You’ll Make

Lam’s Engineering Technicians perform assembly and test operations of newly developed and highly complex semiconductor equipment.  Determine and assist in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process in order to improve the quality of products for customers.

 Works closely with engineers to resolve issues related to new product introduction such as manufacturability and form, fit, and function for future builds; identify and resolve bill of material, technical discrepancies, and troubleshoot advanced semiconductor process equipment, while engaging with engineering and management.

 Performs assembly and testing associated with manufacturing operations, using mechanical drawings, technical work instructions, and electrical schematics; uses sophisticated programs and diagnostic equipment to collect and evaluate operating data to conduct real time adjustments to products, instruments or equipment.

What You’ll Do

• Perform testing, check-out, and troubleshooting using schematics, diagrams, descriptions, layouts, or defined plans.
• Tests and troubleshoots system level and component level problems in electrical and mechanical systems and sub-systems.
• Inspect materials, components, or products for surface defects and measure circuitry, using electronic test equipment, precision measuring instruments, microscope, and standard procedures.
• Conduct operational test and fault isolation on systems and equipment, help in determining methods or actions to remedy malfunctions.
• Support the design, construction, test, and check-out of test equipment.
• Use test and diagnostic equipment, including test programs, oscilloscopes, signal generators and specialized test apparatus.
• Collaborates with development engineers conducting engineering tests to collect design data or support in research efforts.

Who We’re Looking For

• Must meet ONE of the following:
   
  • Associate's degree in electronics or related technical field with 4 years of related military and/or work experience; or
  • Bachelor's degree with 1 year of related military and/or work experience; or
  • Six+ years military and/or work experience in electronics or related technical field; or
  • Four+ years’ semi-conductor industry experience in a building or troubleshooting role
     
• Able to work up to 12-hour shifts in a clean room environment wearing PPE (bunny suit, safety glasses, masks, shields, gloves, safety footwear)
• Consistently demonstrate ability to be flexible and responsive to changing priorities (ex., rework, overtime)
• Willing and able to install components from a working height between 12”-71” and reach into machines to perform tasks
• Operate computer interface and navigate diagnostic software
• Proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)
• Effectively read, write, and communicate with others in English
• Must be able to work Front End Nights:  Sun-Tue Every Other Sat:  5:00PM - 5:30AM

• Physical requirements for this role include the ability to squat, kneel, walk, climb (stairs and ladders), and stand over 50% of the time; lift and install up to 35 pounds manually; push/pull assembly dollies using <~40lb force; perform repetitive motions using hands and various hand tools; and distinguish between colors for wire identification.

​​​​​​​This posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities but constitutes a general definition of the scope and function of the position.  

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree, Technical Certificate, Diploma or higher in a technical field.
• Experience in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, bioengineering, metrology, lab operations, or related areas.
• Experience in semiconductor experience is a plus.

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.