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.
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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.
As a Mechanical Engineer 3 within the Deposition Product Group, you will support the full lifecycle of mechanical and electro-mechanical systems from initial concept through productization. You will be responsible for conceptualizing, designing, CAD modeling, and validating components made from metals, ceramics, quartz, plastics, and advanced coatings. Your daily work involves performing detailed analyses including structural, finite element analysis, thermal, stress, vibration, and fluid dynamics to ensure manufacturability and performance. You will provide technical guidance to junior engineers while managing documentation for GD&T and FMEA requirements. To succeed, you must be proficient in 3D CAD tools such as CREO, Siemens NX, ProE, or SolidWorks. This role addresses critical engineering challenges within the semiconductor industry, specifically focusing on the design of etch and deposition products for advanced technology packaging.
What does a Mechanical Engineer earn in California?
Median $150000 from 38 postings across 10 companies.