Hardware Designer 2

Lam Research

Actively hiring
Fremont, Ca,Us, US Posted 75 days ago $73,000$159,000 / year

At a glance

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TL;DR

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 and SolidWorks to create detailed engineering drawings and bills of materials for manufacturing. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams including product engineering and supply chain to ensure the successful design and release of innovative products, while also contributing to continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing performance and reducing costs. Essential skills include proficiency in 3D CAD modeling, knowledge of GD&T standards, and experience with metal machining and sheet metal fabrication processes. Prior semiconductor industry experience is beneficial, as is expertise in large assembly management methodologies and model-based-definition design (MBD).

Skills

Siemens_NX AutoCAD SolidWorks GD&T ASME_Drafting_Standards Metal_Machining Sheet_Metal_Fabrication Casting Additive_Manufacturing Model-Based_Definition_(MBD) Product_Lifecycle_Management_(PLM) SAP

What you'll do

  • Design mechanical components and release engineering drawings using CAD software.
  • Create 3D electrical and pneumatic harness routing with CAD packages.
  • Develop multi-CAD layouts for complex assemblies to support product design.
  • Originate mechanical parts and subassemblies, creating detailed production drawings.
  • 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 tools.
  • Strong understanding of GD&T, drafting best practices, and model-based-definition design (MBD).
  • In-depth knowledge of material properties, coatings, finishes, and alternative fabrication techniques.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail in a matrix organization setting.

Market check

Salary context

This $73,000–$159,000 range sits above 5% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$146,700$218,500

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$150,750$213,375

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

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 217 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $114,000–$231,000 across 106 roles with salary data.

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