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 to support critical equipment and processes. You will manage the full lifecycle from concept to productization, including CAD modeling, feasibility studies, and test validation for components made from metals, ceramics, quartz, plastics, and advanced coatings. Your daily work involves performing detailed analyses such as finite element analysis, thermal, stress, vibration, and fluid dynamics while ensuring compliance with SEMI standards and GD&T practices. You will collaborate with suppliers to ensure manufacturability and provide technical mentorship to junior engineers. The role requires proficiency in 3D CAD tools like CREO, Siemens NX, ProE, or SolidWorks to solve complex packaging and engineering challenges within the semiconductor industry context.
What does a Mechanical Engineer earn in California?
Median $150000 from 38 postings across 10 companies.