Embedded Systems Engineer III

Lam Research

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Work type: On-site
Location: Tualatin, OR
Posted: 106 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes: Nov 24, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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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As an Embedded Systems Engineer 3 within the Global Products Group, you will design complex systems and products for wafer fabrication equipment. You will be responsible for defining system specifications, requirements, and parameters to integrate hardware and firmware into cohesive units. Your daily work involves architecting software solutions for embedded systems using C/C++, developing device drivers for sensors and actuators, and utilizing real-time operating systems to manage timing and task scheduling. You will conduct prototype testing, perform electrical and functional stress tests, and use tools like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers to resolve defects. The role requires expertise in MCU, FPGA, and CPLD components, along with knowledge of SPI, I2C, UART, and industrial protocols like EtherCAT. You will solve technical challenges related to semiconductor manufacturing by ensuring seamless software-hardware integration across the product line.

Skills

C C++ RTOS MCU FPGA CPLD SPI I2C UART Ethernet EtherCAT CAN Verilog VHDL Embedded Linux Altium Designer Cadence Allegro DX Designer Oscilloscope

What you'll do

Design and architect software solutions for embedded systems using C/C++ programming languages.
Develop device drivers to interface firmware with hardware components like sensors and actuators.
Manage system timing and task scheduling using real-time operating systems (RTOS).
Conduct electrical, functional, and environmental stress testing on prototypes using debugging tools.
Perform system-level validation tests to ensure embedded systems meet performance requirements.
Create detailed technical documentation including design specifications, code comments, and test reports.
Troubleshoot hardware and firmware issues during the development and deployment phases.

What we're looking for

Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Minimum of 2 years of related work experience.
Proficiency in C programming language for embedded systems.
Familiarity with RTOS concepts and development.
Knowledge of communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, and UART.
Familiarity with embedded components including MCU, FPGA, CPLD, ADC, and DAC.
Experience using instrumentation equipment like oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, and logic analyzers.
Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout tools such as Altium Designer, Cadence, Allegro, or DX Designer.

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