Mechanical Engineer IV

Lam Research

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Work type
On-site
Location
Tualatin, OR
Posted
44 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Jan 25, 2027

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Lam Research Corporation is a leading American supplier of wafer-fabrication equipment and services to the global semiconductor industry.

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TL;DR · Mechanical Engineer IV

As a Mechanical Engineer 4 on the Process Critical Mechanical Engineering team within the WETS Product Group, you will drive the continuous improvement of plating cell hardware for wet plating process equipment on Sabre and Sabre 3D products. You will independently develop robust mechanical solutions for complex problems, including customer-requested improvements, failure analysis, and quality enhancements. Your daily responsibilities involve designing components, assemblies, and subsystems while performing tolerance, thermal-mechanical, and structural integrity analyses. You will create 3D CAD models using Creo or NX and manage technical documentation to ensure manufacturability and cost-effectiveness. The role requires expertise in mechanical design principles, materials, and manufacturing processes to solve challenges in the semiconductor wafer-level packaging space. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality hardware solutions that meet critical performance and reliability goals for advanced plating technologies.

What does a Mechanical Engineer earn?

Median $150000 from 64 postings across 16 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and subsystems for complex semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
  • Translate subsystem requirements into detailed mechanical designs, layouts, and technical drawings.
  • Perform engineering analyses including tolerance analysis, thermal-mechanical considerations, and structural integrity to support design decisions.
  • Execute NPI phase-gate activities by delivering assigned mechanical design milestones on schedule.
  • Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and failure analysis to contribute to DFMEA and corrective actions.
  • Create and maintain 3D CAD models and engineering documentation according to company standards.
  • Collaborate with supply chain partners to ensure designs are manufacturable, serviceable, and cost-effective.
  • Provide technical guidance for sustaining engineering efforts and resolving field issues.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 8 years of experience, or Master's with 6 years, or PhD with 3 years.
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD tools, preferably Creo and/or NX.
  • Solid foundation in mechanical design principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.
  • Ability to perform engineering analysis including tolerance analysis, thermal-mechanical considerations, and structural integrity.
  • Experience designing components, assemblies, and subsystems for complex semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective written/verbal communication.
  • Knowledge of metal machining, plastics machining, elastomeric seals, and coating commodities.
  • Ability to perform computational modeling for structural mechanics and fluid dynamics.

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