Electrical Engineer V

Lam Research

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Fremont, CA
Salary
$125,000–$270,000 / yr
Posted
63 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Jan 5, 2027

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $166k
This role $198k
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This role pays more than 80% of similar roles. Most pay $139,200–$193,163 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $198k versus about $166k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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.

Listed pay typically runs $114,000–$253,000 across 141 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Electrical Engineer V

As an Electrical Engineer 5 within the Global Velocity Lab Engineering team, you will join a multi-disciplinary concept and feasibility group focused on evaluating and advancing disruptive technologies to enhance the semiconductor product portfolio. You will lead large-scale design projects involving conceptualization, component analysis, and testing of semiconductor chamber hardware. Your daily responsibilities include conducting feasibility studies, managing support resources, collaborating with suppliers for manufacturing, and performing root cause analysis using P&IDs and BOMs. The role requires expertise in AC/DC power box design, cable harness fabrication, EtherCat communication, PID tuning, and RF engineering practices like shielding and signal analysis. You will utilize tools such as LabView, MATLAB, and Python to characterize hardware performance. This position addresses technical challenges in etchant and deposition hardware, RF plasma, ALE, and ALD within the semiconductor manufacturing domain.

What does a Electrical Engineer earn in California?

Median $166500 from 48 postings across 8 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Lead large-scale concept and feasibility design projects for semiconductor chamber hardware.
  • Conduct feasibility studies and testing on new or modified hardware designs.
  • Manage support resources including offshore drafting teams and lab technicians to meet project goals.
  • Coordinate with suppliers to source components and ensure manufacturability at target costs.
  • Perform root cause analysis and troubleshoot issues using system documentation and technical drawings.
  • Develop test plans, fixtures, and procedures to characterize hardware performance.
  • Conduct failure analysis and perform risk mitigation assessments for new designs.
  • Present detailed design results and conclusions during executive and program reviews.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 12+ years of experience.
  • Master's degree with 8+ years of experience or equivalent experience.
  • Experience in systems engineering, industrial electronics, control systems, and I/O.
  • Expertise in AC/DC power box design, high voltage power supply design, and cable harness fabrication.
  • Proficiency in controls, PID tuning, safety PLCs, and safety interlock systems.
  • Knowledge of lasers, optical systems, and practical RF engineering design practices.
  • Experience with RF measurement equipment and data acquisition tools like LabView, MATLAB, or Python.
  • Familiarity with semiconductor capital equipment, Etch/Deposition hardware, and SEMI, IEC, NEMA, and NFPA standards.

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