Mechanical Engineer 5

Lam Research

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Work type: On-site
Location: Fremont, CATualatin, OR
Salary: $104,000–$231,000 / yr
Posted: 102 days ago
Closes: Sep 14, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About Lam Research

Lam Research Corporation is a leading American supplier of wafer-fabrication equipment and services to the global semiconductor industry.

Lam Research currently has 386 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Mechanical Engineer 5

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As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Lam, you will join the new product development team responsible for cutting-edge mechanical and electro-mechanical systems. Your daily tasks include conceptualizing, designing, and testing components using various materials such as metals, ceramics, quartz, plastics, and advanced coatings, ensuring compliance with SEMI standards and industry best practices. You will conduct detailed analyses including FEA for structural and thermal dynamics, develop feasibility studies, and create high-quality reports for design reviews. Additionally, you will collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to ensure manufacturability and cost optimization while providing technical guidance to junior engineers. The role requires deep experience in semiconductor vacuum system design, including ownership of mechanical integration and optimization of vacuum pressure control strategies across operating modes.

Skills

CAD FEA GD&T FMEA SEMICONDUCTOR VACUUM SYSTEM DESIGN UHV Cryogenic Pumps Turbo Pumps Valves Pumping Solutions Sensors Controls Integration Manufacturability Analysis High-Quality Documentation Technical Presentations

What you'll do

Support the full lifecycle of mechanical systems from concept to productization.
Design components using various materials including metals, ceramics, and plastics.
Conduct detailed analysis using FEA for structural, thermal, and fluid dynamics.
Develop feasibility studies and test plans to validate design performance.
Prepare high-quality reports and technical presentations for design reviews.
Provide key deliverables such as FMEA, technical specifications, and risk analysis.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 12+ years of experience.
Deep expertise in semiconductor vacuum system design, including mechanical integration of vacuum chambers.
System-level vacuum architecture experience, optimizing pressure control strategies and pump-down sequences.
Hands-on experience with ultra-high vacuum (UHV), cryogenic, and turbo pumps.
Conduct detailed analysis using FEA for structural, thermal, vibration, fluid dynamics, and manufacturability.

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