Electrical Engineer IV

Lam Research

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Fremont, CA
Salary: $104,000–$231,000 / yr
Posted: 86 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Dec 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 299 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Electrical Engineer IV

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As an Electrical Engineer 4 within the Deposition Product Group, you will design and develop complex electrical systems for equipment used to deposit thin metal films in semiconductor manufacturing. You will be responsible for creating functional specifications, performing hands-on testing and validation using lab equipment, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to modify custom components. Your daily work involves designing subsystems such as heater control, pressure control, 3-phase power delivery, and RF power delivery while managing cable harnesses and motion control integration. You will utilize CAD tools like PCAD, ORCAD, ZUKEN, AutoCAD, Spice, ADS, and HFSS for circuit design and simulation. The role requires expertise in analog and digital circuit design, signal and controls theory, PCB layout, and troubleshooting using network sniffers and protocol analyzers to solve complex electro-mechanical system challenges.

What does a Electrical Engineer earn in California?

Median $166500 from 48 postings across 8 companies.

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Skills

Circuit Design Analog Control Digital Control PID Control Power Distribution EtherCAT RS232 RF Power Motion Control PCAD ORCAD ZUKEN AutoCAD Spice ADS HFSS Network Sniffers Protocol Analyzers

What you'll do

Design and develop complex electrical systems, subsystems, and power distribution components for semiconductor equipment.
Create functional specifications for electro-mechanical systems and integrated power distribution components.
Conduct hands-on testing and validation using lab equipment to characterize system performance.
Analyze data from research and development efforts to improve existing electrical system designs.
Develop specialized controls including PID, pressure control, RF power delivery, and motion control integration.
Design custom and OEM system components in collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams.
Prepare technical reports and presentations to communicate design intent and analysis results during reviews.
Mentor junior colleagues and serve as a technical resource for the engineering team.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 8+ years of experience, or a Master's degree with 6+ years of experience.
Hands-on experience in electronic circuit design (analog and digital), signal and controls theory, and electrical board design.
Experience in troubleshooting and validating systems using lab equipment, network sniffers, protocol analyzers, and tool logs.
Understanding of AC/DC power distribution systems and low voltage circuit design for power and control applications.
In-depth system level understanding of electrical architecture, system integration, and automation technologies.
Proficiency in CAD tools for circuit design and simulation such as PCAD, ORCAD, ZUKEN, AutoCAD, Spice, ADS, or HFSS.
Experience with problem-solving techniques including 5-why, 8D, and fishbone diagrams.
Strong communication skills to deliver technical presentations and reports to diverse audiences.

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