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Lam Research

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: CA
Salary: $86,000–$183,000 / yr
Posted: 58 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $134k

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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.

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As an Automation Developer at Lam, you will join the Global R&D labs in Fremont or Tualatin to design and implement SECS/GEM-based equipment interfaces and IoT-enabled solutions for early-stage tool development. Your daily tasks include developing automation software modules that support tool bring-up and experimental workflows, implementing communication frameworks, and enhancing existing automation systems. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to produce clear documentation and collaborate on new automation capabilities. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience in equipment automation, proficiency in C#, .NET, and web technologies, and a strong background in software engineering fundamentals such as OOP and design patterns. Familiarity with GEM300 standards and MES/MOM platforms like Critical Manufacturing is preferred, along with hands-on experience in IoT connectivity and data ingestion.

Skills

C# .NET SECS/GEM IoT REST APIs MQTT AMQP Critical Manufacturing MES GEM300 EDA/Interface A Multithreading Asynchronous processes Web technologies OOP Design patterns Finite state machine-based control flows Protocol analyzers Simulators Data structures MES/MOM platforms

What you'll do

Design and develop SECS/GEM-based equipment interfaces for R&D tools.
Implement IoT connectivity layers to enable data acquisition from prototype equipment.
Troubleshoot and debug automation software modules during tool bring-up phases.
Enhance existing automation frameworks by identifying and resolving complex issues.
Produce detailed documentation and architecture diagrams for global R&D users.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop new automation capabilities.

What we're looking for

3+ years of experience in equipment automation or equivalent degree
Proficient in C#, .NET, and web technologies for automation
Experience implementing SECS/GEM-based equipment integration
Strong software engineering fundamentals including OOP and design patterns
Hands-on IoT connectivity, data ingestion, and sensor integration experience
Familiarity with GEM300, EDA/Interface A, or other semiconductor industry standards
Exposure to MES/MOM platforms like Critical Manufacturing MES (CMF)