Mechanical Engineer V

Lam Research

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Fremont, CA
Salary
$125,000–$270,000 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Mar 22, 2027

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $165k
This role $198k
$108k most similar roles pay here $287k

This role pays more than 81% of similar roles. Most pay $132,750–$197,125 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $198k versus about $165k 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 304 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $114,000–$253,000 across 151 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Mechanical Engineer V

As a Mechanical Engineer 5 within the Customer Support Business Group, you will design and define cutting-edge mechanical and electro-mechanical systems from concept through productization. Your daily responsibilities include CAD modeling, conducting feasibility studies, and performing detailed analyses such as structural, finite element analysis, thermal, stress, vibration, and fluid dynamics to specify designs. You will select materials including metals, ceramics, quartz, plastics, and advanced coatings while ensuring all documentation adheres to SEMI standards and GD&T practices. The role involves developing test plans, conducting risk analyses like FMEA, and providing technical mentorship to junior engineers. This position focuses on the development of critical equipment and processes within the semiconductor industry, where you will collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure high-quality, cost-optimized manufacturing solutions for complex hardware packaging and system integration.

What does a Mechanical Engineer earn in California?

Median $165000 from 45 postings across 8 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Manage the full lifecycle of mechanical and electro-mechanical systems from concept to productization.
  • Create CAD models and design components using metals, ceramics, quartz, plastics, and advanced coatings.
  • Ensure all documentation complies with SEMI standards and industry best practices for GD&T.
  • Perform detailed analyses including structural, FEA, thermal, stress, vibration, and fluid dynamics.
  • Conduct feasibility studies and develop test plans to characterize and validate design performance.
  • Deliver technical reports and presentations to communicate design intent and results during reviews.
  • Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and cost-optimized.
  • Provide key deliverables such as FMEA, technical specifications, risk analysis, and mentoring for junior engineers.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 12+ years of experience.
  • Master's degree with 8+ years of experience.
  • Equivalent experience to the specified degrees and years of experience.
  • Experience in CAD modeling and designing components using metals, ceramics, quartz, plastics, and advanced coatings.
  • Proficiency in GD&T and ensuring documentation aligns with SEMI standards.
  • Ability to conduct structural, FEA, thermal, stress, vibration, and fluid/gas flow dynamics analysis.
  • Ability to perform FMEA, risk analysis, and develop test plans for design validation.
  • Semiconductor industry experience (preferred).

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