Manufacturing Engineer III

Lam Research

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Work type
On-site
Location
Fremont, CA
Salary
$86,000–$192,000 / yr
Posted
86 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Dec 14, 2026

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Similar $150k
This role $139k
$73k most similar roles pay here $205k

This role pays less than 63% of similar roles. Most pay $129,000–$170,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $139k versus about $150k 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 · Manufacturing Engineer III

Manufacturing Engineer 3 joins the Global Operations Group to support new product pilot production, virtual manufacturing, or high-volume manufacturing factories. This role involves overseeing the planning, development, and maintenance of manufacturing methods, processes, and operations while addressing technical, quality, and production challenges. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting electro/mechanical assemblies, designing cost-effective assembly methods, performing root cause investigations for bottlenecks or material variances, and creating engineering drawings and bills of materials through Engineering Change Management. The candidate will utilize CAD modeling, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), and Product Data Modeling (PDM) systems while applying Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles and lean manufacturing methodologies. The role focuses on the semiconductor equipment industry, specifically solving problems related to product manufacturability, process planning, and transitioning engineering innovations into volume-ready products through structured problem-solving and statistical process control.

What does a Manufacturing Engineer earn in California?

Median $168750 from 48 postings across 5 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Troubleshoot complex problems involving product designs, materials, or manufacturing processes.
  • Design and implement safe, cost-effective equipment and assembly methods for all manufacturing phases.
  • Define high-volume manufacturing methods including operation method sheets, routing, and sequencing.
  • Perform virtual builds and create detailed sequences of assembly.
  • Conduct root cause investigations to resolve material variances, bottlenecks, and fixture issues.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to reduce costs and improve product quality or cycle time.
  • Create and release engineering drawings and bills of materials using Engineering Change Management processes.
  • Develop handoff packages to facilitate the transition of products to high-volume manufacturing.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Production, or Industrial Engineering with 5+ years of experience; or Master's degree with 3+ years of experience.
  • Skilled troubleshooting capabilities in electro/mechanical assemblies.
  • Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and lean manufacturing methodologies for low volume/high mix products.
  • Proficiency in Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) with structured problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in CAD modeling, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), or Product Data Modeling (PDM) systems.
  • Experience in Engineering Change Management Process, Operation Method Sheets (OMS), process planning, and Bill of Materials (BOM) management.
  • Knowledge of Semiconductor equipment, Capital Equipment industry, and related manufacturing processes.
  • Statistical analysis skills including statistical process control and data analysis in a production setting.

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