Electrical Engineer IV

Lam Research

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On-site
Location
Tualatin, OR
Posted
65 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago
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Jan 4, 2027

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

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TL;DR · Electrical Engineer IV

As an Electrical Engineer 4 within the Wet Equipment Technology Systems organization, you will join the New Product Development team to lead the design and integration of complex electrical systems for next-generation semiconductor wet deposition tools. You will own electrical architecture, power distribution, control systems, safety circuits, and subsystem interfaces from concept through production release. Your daily work involves developing functional specifications, conducting laboratory validation, troubleshooting root cause issues, and mentoring junior engineers. To succeed, you must possess expertise in industrial controls, EtherCAT networks, distributed I/O, servo drives, and sensors. You will utilize tools such as OrCAD, Zuken, or AutoCAD Electrical to design systems while ensuring compliance with SEMI, UL, CE, IEC, and NFPA-79 standards. This role solves critical integration challenges for advanced semiconductor processing equipment through cross-functional collaboration and technical leadership.

What does a Electrical Engineer earn?

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What you'll do

  • Lead the design and integration of complex electrical systems for advanced semiconductor equipment.
  • Own electrical architecture, power distribution, control systems, safety circuits, and subsystem interfaces.
  • Implement distributed automation systems using EtherCAT networks, servo drives, sensors, and actuators.
  • Develop functional specifications for complex electro-mechanical systems and power distribution components.
  • Drive system-level technical decisions regarding performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.
  • Lead laboratory validation, troubleshooting, root cause investigations, and design verification activities.
  • Mentor junior engineers and establish electrical engineering best practices.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 8+ years of experience.
  • Master's degree with 6+ years of experience or equivalent experience.
  • Strong background in electrical system architecture, industrial controls, and power distribution systems.
  • Experience designing and releasing complex electrical systems from concept through production.
  • Hands-on experience with EtherCAT-based machine control systems and industrial automation.
  • Proficiency with electrical CAD and design tools such as OrCAD, Zuken, or AutoCAD Electrical.
  • Knowledge of SEMI, UL, CE, IEC, and NFPA-79 standards.
  • Experience with semiconductor equipment or complex capital equipment.

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