Lam Research · 3 hours ago
Mechanical Engineer 5
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$119K/yr - $259K/yr
8+ years expLam Research is a leading company in the semiconductor industry, looking for a Mechanical Engineer to design and define advanced mechanical and electro-mechanical systems. The role involves leading the conceptualization, modeling, analysis, and testing of semiconductor chamber hardware while providing design expertise and mentoring to junior engineers.
CleanTechManufacturingSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Lead conceptualization, modeling, analysis, documentation, and test/validation of semiconductor chamber hardware
Work with potential suppliers to ensure parts can be manufactured in accordance with performance and cost objectives
Ensure documentation is consistent with SEMI, Lam Standards and other standards as applicable (ANSI, DIN etc.)
Design parts using metals, ceramics, quartz, plastics, and advanced coating/plating
Develop and execute test plans that generate characterization data sufficient to understand and validate the performance of the design
Develop and present reports/presentations of excellent quality that communicate design intent, analysis, and validation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure hardware designs meet overall product objectives
Provide work leadership, training, and mentoring to junior and new engineers
Conduct thermal, flow, and stress simulations to optimize designs prior to fabricating parts
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 8 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 6 years' experience; or equivalent experience
Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and fundamentals including design principles, machine elements, materials, fabrication methods, and integration and testing
Extremely knowledgeable and experienced in the use of 3D CAD tools such as ProE, NX, etc
Able to deliver in a dynamic, challenging, and fast-paced working environment to challenging development schedules
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent presentation skills, and strong customer-interaction skills
Strong skills and experience in problem solving, time and priority management and project management
Strong attention to detail in design, documentation, and project execution
Interest in potential Engineering Management responsibilities
Preferred
Semiconductor industry experience is not required, but a plus
Fluency with modeling and assemblies in Siemens NX CAD system
Proficient with thermal and structural analysis
Prior experience developing semiconductor capital equipment, in particular ALD/CVD chamber hardware and plasma generation
Experience with CFD flow simulation for gas flow in vacuum systems
Hands on, passionate about hardware development
Supervisory or Management experience
Company
Lam Research
Lam Research supplies wafer fabrication equipment and services to the worldwide semiconductor industry.
10001+ employees
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