Electrical Engineer 2

Lam Research

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Fremont, CA
Salary: $73,000–$159,000 / yr
Posted: 7 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Closes: Apr 18, 2027
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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This role pays less than 79% of similar roles. Most pay $119,500–$167,750 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $116k versus about $144k for comparable roles.

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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 137 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $114,000–$253,000 across 82 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Electrical Engineer 2

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The Electrical Engineer 2 joins the Deposition Product Group within the Global Products Group to design and develop electronic solutions for advanced semiconductor manufacturing applications. This role focuses on developing equipment used to deposit thin metal films, specifically handling subsystems like heater control, 3 phase power delivery, and RF power delivery. You will design hardware from initial vision to customer acceptance, perform circuit analysis, conduct bench testing, and execute Failure Modes and Effects Analysis. Key responsibilities include system integration, power distribution, and controls development. Required skills include experience with analog and digital circuit design, PCB layout, and CAD tools like PCAD, ORCAD, and AutoCAD. You will utilize technologies such as EtherCAT, RS232, and embedded controls to solve complex electrical architecture and automation problems in the semiconductor industry.

What does a Electrical Engineer earn in California?

Median $167500 from 76 postings across 15 companies.

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Skills

Electrical Engineering Circuit Analysis Analog Control Digital Control Power Distribution EtherCAT RS232 RF Power Delivery Motion Control FMEA PCAD ORCAD ZUKEN AutoCAD Spice ADS HFSS Oscilloscope Protocol Analyzers Network Sniffers UL CE IEC SEMI NEC

What you'll do

Design and develop equipment from initial vision through to customer acceptance.
Create hardware and systems specifically for R&D activities.
Analyze designs through circuit analysis and bench testing.
Perform Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEAs).
Conduct feasibility studies and generate well-documented test plans.
Coordinate with suppliers for prototype fabrication, design testing, and verification.
Collaborate with software teams to ensure all system requirements are met.
Execute system integration, power distribution, and controls engineering tasks.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 2+ years of experience, an advanced degree, or equivalent work experience.
Hands-on experience in electronic circuit design, signal and controls theory, board design, troubleshooting, and validation.
Solid understanding of AC/DC power distribution systems and system-level electrical architecture.
Working knowledge of PCB and low voltage circuit design using CAD tools like PCAD, ORCAD, ZUKEN, AutoCAD, Spice, ADS, or HFSS.
Knowledge of project processes, research, and the ability to rapidly generate and implement design concepts.
Very good oral and written communication skills in English and excellent IT knowledge of MS Office products.
Experience in semiconductor capital equipment, power distribution, industrial electronics, and control systems (preferred).
Knowledge of electrical standards like UL, CE, IEC, SEMI, and NEC (preferred).