Mechanical Engineering Jobs

In the Global Products Group, we are dedicated to excellence in the design and engineering of Lam's etch and deposition products.

We drive innovation to ensure our cutting-edge solutions are helping to solve the biggest challenges in the semiconductor industry.

As a Mechanical Engineer at Lam, you're designing and defining cutting-edge mechanical and electro-mechanical systems.

Your role involves detail design, feasibility studies, and testing. You provide the crucial design information needed to shape our technology's packaging.

In this role, you will directly contribute to Lam Platform new product development.

Support the full life cycle of mechanical and electro-mechanical systems from concept to productization including conceptualization, design, CAD modeling, and test/validation.

Design components using a variety of metals, ceramics, quartz, plastics, and advanced coatings.

Conduct detailed analysis including finite element analysis (FEA) for structural and thermal, vibration, fluid and gas flow dynamics, and manufacturability to properly specify designs.

Develop and conduct feasibility studies and test plans to characterize and validate design performance.

Prepare high-quality reports and technical presentations to clearly communicate design intent, evaluation, and validation to a diverse audience in design reviews.

Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to ensure solutions can be manufactured with high quality, cost-optimized, and to requirements.

Provide key deliverables including Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), technical specifications, risk analysis, test specifications, and design review presentations.

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 12+ years of experience; Deep experience in semiconductor vacuum system design, including ownership of the mechanical design and integration of vacuum chambers for wafer transport or process modules.

System‑level vacuum architecture and integration experience, including definition and optimization of vacuum pressure control strategies, pumpdown and vent sequencing, and pressure state transitions across operating modes, with cross‑functional integration of valves, pumping solutions, sensors, and controls to ensure robust, repeatable, and manufacturable vacuum performance.

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.

The above salary range for this position is relevant to applicants that reside or work onsite in the California, San Francisco Bay Area only. Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role.