Hardware Designer II

Lam Research

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Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Fremont, CA
Salary
$73,000–$159,000 / yr
Posted
17 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Feb 21, 2027

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $182k
This role $116k
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This role pays less than 93% of similar roles. Most pay $150,374–$214,562 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $116k 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 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 · Hardware Designer II

As a Hardware Designer 2 within the Global Products Group, you will design and develop precise mechanical parts, subassemblies, and layouts to support product design and technology development for etch and deposition products in the semiconductor industry. You will be responsible for creating engineering drawings, managing Bills of Materials through PDM and PLM systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to define design and cost requirements while following DFx principles. The role requires expertise in 3D CAD modeling tools like Siemens NX, CREO, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD, along with knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, casting, additive manufacturing, and GD&T symbols. You must possess a deep understanding of material properties, coatings, and finishes while utilizing PDM/PLM applications such as Teamcenter, Windchill, or Agile PLM to manage configuration control and product releases throughout the development cycle.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop precise mechanical parts and subassemblies to support product design and technology development.
  • Create layouts that adhere to established engineering standards, best practices, and DFx principles.
  • Document and release engineering drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs) using PDM and PLM systems.
  • Define design and cost requirements in coordination with cross-functional teams like Manufacturing and Supply Chain.
  • Conduct Design Reviews to complete the full product design and development cycle.
  • Manage large assembly designs using concurrent engineering principles.
  • Apply knowledge of GD&T, welding symbols, and ASME drafting standards to technical drawings.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
  • At least five years of direct hardware design experience.
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling tools such as Siemens NX, CREO, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD.
  • Knowledge of creating drawings for sheet metal and machined parts using GD&T symbols and ASME standards.
  • Experience with manufacturing processes including metal machining, sheet metal fabrication, casting, and additive manufacturing.
  • Experience in BOM configuration management and product release using PDM/PLM applications like Teamcenter, Windchill, or Agile PLM.
  • Prior experience in the semiconductor equipment industry (preferred).
  • Excellent communication skills and experience collaborating across global cross-functional teams (preferred).

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