Hardware Designer 2

Lam Research

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Fremont, CA
Salary
$73,000–$159,000 / yr
Posted
95 days ago
Closes
Sep 10, 2026

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $190k
This role $116k
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This role pays less than 94% of similar roles. Most pay $164,600–$216,250 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $116k versus about $190k 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 383 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $105,000–$231,000 across 188 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Hardware Designer 2

As an Electrical or Mechanical Hardware Designer at Lam, you will join a dynamic team focused on developing cutting-edge semiconductor equipment. Your role involves designing mechanical components using CAD software like Siemens NX, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks to create detailed engineering drawings and bills of materials for manufacturing. You’ll work on 3D electrical and pneumatic harness routing, manage large assemblies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams including product engineering and field service to ensure successful design-to-release cycles. Key responsibilities include continuous improvement projects to enhance performance while reducing costs, conducting design reviews, and applying GD&T standards. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, five years of hardware design experience, proficiency in CAD tools, and knowledge of material properties and fabrication techniques. Experience in the semiconductor equipment industry is preferred.

What you'll do

  • Design mechanical components and release engineering drawings using CAD software.
  • Develop 3D electrical and pneumatic harness routing with CAD packages.
  • Manage large 3D assemblies and multi-CAD layouts for Lam products.
  • Originate mechanical parts and subassemblies to support product design.
  • Participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance performance and reduce costs.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with at least five years of hardware design experience.
  • Proficient in developing complex electromechanical systems, packaging, fixtures, and tooling.
  • Expert-level CAD user with hands-on experience using Siemens NX and other relevant software.
  • Strong understanding of GD&T, drafting best practices, and model-based-definition design (MBD).
  • Experience managing large assemblies and working on continuous improvement projects to enhance performance.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in global cross-functional teams within a matrix organization.

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