Electrical Engineer IV

Lam Research

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Work type: On-site
Location: Fremont, CA
Salary: $104,000–$231,000 / yr
Posted: 9 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Closes: Mar 22, 2027
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Similar $182k

This role $168k

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This role pays less than 63% of similar roles. Most pay $152,000–$211,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $168k versus about $182k 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 129 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $125,000–$270,000 across 83 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Electrical Engineer IV

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As an Electrical Engineer 4 within the Customer Support Business Group, you will design and develop complex electrical systems, sub-systems, and power distribution components for advanced applications. Your daily responsibilities include conducting research and development by analyzing data to improve designs, creating functional specifications, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to modify custom or OEM components. You will perform hands-on testing and validation using lab equipment to characterize performance while mentoring junior colleagues and delivering technical presentations. The role requires expertise in analog and digital circuit design, signal and controls theory, and PCB layout for power and control applications. Required skills include proficiency in CAD tools like PCAD, ORCAD, or AutoCAD, as well as troubleshooting with network sniffers and protocol analyzers. This position focuses on solving electrical architecture and system integration challenges within the semiconductor industry.

What does a Electrical Engineer earn in California?

Median $163500 from 58 postings across 14 companies.

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Skills

Circuit Design AC/DC Power Distribution CAD PCAD ORCAD ZUKEN AutoCAD Spice ADS HFSS Network Sniffers Protocol Analyzers 5 Whys 8D Fishbone Analysis

What you'll do

Design and develop complex electrical systems, sub-systems, and solutions using engineering methods.
Develop functional specifications for complex electro-mechanical systems and power distribution components.
Collect and analyze data to support research and development efforts for future products.
Perform hands-on testing and validation of electrical systems using laboratory equipment.
Create high-quality technical reports and presentations to communicate design intent and results.
Mentor junior colleagues and serve as a technical resource for the team.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 8+ years of experience, or Master's degree with 6+ years of experience.
Hands-on experience in electronic circuit design (analog, digital), signal and controls theory, and electrical board design.
Understanding of AC/DC power distribution systems and system-level electrical architecture.
Working knowledge of Printed Circuit Board (PCB) and low voltage circuit design for power and control applications.
Expertise in applying power and controls technologies for systems automation.
Knowledge of CAD tools for circuit design and simulation such as PCAD, ORCAD, ZUKEN, AutoCAD, Spice, ADS, or HFSS.
Familiarity with design for serviceability, manufacturability, and reliability (preferred).
Experience in semiconductor, industrial, automotive, or military industries (preferred).

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