This role pays less than
60%
of similar roles. Most pay
$125,000–$170,000
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$139k
versus about
$148k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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
299 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$114,000–$253,000
across 141 roles with salary data.
As a Mechanical Engineer 3 within the Customer Support Business Group, you will design and define cutting-edge mechanical and electro-mechanical systems for critical equipment and processes. You will manage the full product lifecycle from conceptualization to production, performing CAD modeling, feasibility studies, and test validations. Your daily work involves designing components using metals, ceramics, quartz, plastics, and advanced coatings while ensuring compliance with SEMI standards and GD&T practices. You will conduct complex analyses including FEA, thermal, stress, vibration, and fluid dynamics to specify designs. To succeed, you must be proficient in 3D CAD tools like CREO, Siemens NX, ProE, or SolidWorks. This role solves technical challenges in the semiconductor industry by providing high-quality reports, FMEA, and risk analysis while mentoring junior engineers to ensure manufacturable, cost-optimized solutions for installed base performance.
What does a Mechanical Engineer earn in California?
Median $150000 from 38 postings across 10 companies.