Manufacturing Engineer 3

Lam Research

Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Fremont, CA
Salary
$86,000–$192,000 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Closes
Dec 14, 2026

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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

This role pays less than 67% of similar roles. Most pay $131,000–$170,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $139k versus about $150k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 392 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $105,000–$231,000 across 191 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Manufacturing Engineer 3

As a Manufacturing Engineering Manager at Lam, you will lead the planning, development, and maintenance of manufacturing methods and processes to optimize costs and standards. You will work closely with Pilot Operations to transform engineering innovations into scalable products efficiently. Your daily tasks include defining high-volume manufacturing processes, creating operations method sheets, routing, sequencing, and performing virtual builds. To succeed in this role, you need a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 5+ years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience. Familiarity with lean manufacturing methodologies for low volume/high mix products is essential, along with knowledge in Design and Process Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA, PFMEA).

What you'll do

  • Define process and methods for high-volume manufacturing, including operations method sheets.
  • Perform virtual builds to create assembly sequences.
  • Optimize manufacturing costs and standards for efficiency.
  • Apply lean manufacturing methodologies to low volume/high mix products.
  • Conduct Design & Process Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA, PFMEA).

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering field with 5+ years of experience or Master’s degree with 3+ years.
  • Experience defining process and methods for high volume manufacturing.
  • Proficiency in lean manufacturing methodologies for low volume/high mix products.
  • Knowledge in Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA).
  • Understanding of Process Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (PFMEA).

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