Lam Research · 6 hours ago
Mechanical Engineering Intern - Summer 2026
Fremont, CA
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$29.75/hr - $40.25/hr
Start in 2026 SummerLam Research is a leading company in the semiconductor industry, seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern for Summer 2026. The intern will engage in the design, analysis, and testing of hardware related to semiconductor plasma etch equipment, while also developing professional skills for future growth.
CleanTechManufacturingSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Participate in the conceptualization, modeling, analysis, development, documentation, and test/validation of hardware associated with semiconductor plasma etch equipment
Design parts using metals, ceramics, quartz, plastics, and advanced coatings/platings. Work with potential suppliers to ensure parts can be manufactured in accordance with performance and cost objectives
Documentation to be consistent with ANSI, SEMI, and Lam Standards, as well as best known methods for GD&T; accordingly, knowledge and demonstrated ability to properly utilize them is highly desirable
Perform analytical work in order to characterize and properly specify new and existing designs, including heat transfer, stress, fluid/gas dynamics and manufacturability
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 at design, customer, and supplier reviews
Develop professional skills to progress to higher levels of capability and performance
Qualification
Required
Participate in the conceptualization, modeling, analysis, development, documentation, and test/validation of hardware associated with semiconductor plasma etch equipment
Design parts using metals, ceramics, quartz, plastics, and advanced coatings/platings
Work with potential suppliers to ensure parts can be manufactured in accordance with performance and cost objectives
Documentation to be consistent with ANSI, SEMI, and Lam Standards, as well as best known methods for GD&T; accordingly, knowledge and demonstrated ability to properly utilize them is highly desirable
Perform analytical work in order to characterize and properly specify new and existing designs, including heat transfer, stress, fluid/gas dynamics and manufacturability
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 at design, customer, and supplier reviews
Develop professional skills to progress to higher levels of capability and performance
Well rounded engineering student with hands-on experience through club activities or labs who is excited about engineering work
Preferred
Education equivalent to a sophomore or junior in a college engineering degree (BS) program is preferred
Preference will be given to applicants with degrees and experience in one of the following fields: mechanical engineering, aero/astronautics engineering, chemical engineering, or materials science
Company
Lam Research
Lam Research supplies wafer fabrication equipment and services to the worldwide semiconductor industry.
Founded in 1980
10001+ employees
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Funding
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President and CEO
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