Mechanical Engineer 4
Tualatin, OR, US, 97062
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 the Deposition Group.
What You’ll Do
- Lead conceptualization, modeling, analysis, documentation, and test/validation of semiconductor chamber hardware.
- Lead design of complex subassemblies including aligning technical requirements and defining sub-tasks for electrical and software engineering.
- Design parts using metals, ceramics, quartz, and plastics; often incorporating advanced coating/plating. Conduct detailed computational analysis to gain insight into the performance of the design.
- Assist in technical decision-making process by analyzing and comparing multiple possible solution paths and providing technical recommendations.
- Prepare and review 2D drawings for piece parts and sub-assemblies. Implement principles of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing to communicate engineering requirements to suppliers.
- Conduct manufacturability analysis and work with potential suppliers to develop processes to ensure parts can be manufactured in accordance with performance and cost objectives.
- Develop and execute test plans that generate characterization data to understand and validate the performance of the design.
- Develop and present reports/presentations that communicate design intent, analysis, and validation.
- Demonstrate a high level of ownership managing timelines and deliverables for one’s projects. Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure hardware designs meet overall product objectives.
- Lead structured troubleshooting and problem solving of non-conforming parts and assemblies, perform failure analysis and implement solutions to prevent recurrence of issue.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.
Who We’re Looking For
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum of 8 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or a master’s degree with 5 years’ experience; or a PhD with 3 years’ experience; or equivalent experience.
- 3D CAD experience (ProE/Creo, NX, SolidWorks, or Inventor) is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Fluency with modeling and assemblies in PTC CREO CAD system.
- Proficient with thermal and structural analysis (Ansys or COMSOL is a plus).
- Experience with CFD flow simulation for gas flow in vacuum systems.
- Hands on, passionate about hardware development.
- Experience with BOM management, engineering change management and product lifecycle management.
- Experience leading and managing projects and multiple priorities.
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.
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. Discover more at www.lambenefits.com
Nearest Major Market: Portland Oregon
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