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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.
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Listed pay typically runs
$119,000–$261,000
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The Product Engineer 3 joins the Global Products Group to drive innovation in the design and engineering of etch and deposition products for the semiconductor industry. This role involves supporting product development from prototyping and development through deployment and initial field support. You will design and conduct experiments, tests, and prototypes to resolve complex technical problems while providing technical support for installation, diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing, and debugging product issues. Key responsibilities include creating clear reports to present technical recommendations and collaborating with cross-functional teams to guide product specifications. The position requires exceptional analytical and experimental design skills, clear communication, and creative problem-solving. You will work in a cleanroom lab or customer semiconductor fab environment to solve technical challenges and improve product quality.
What does a Product Engineer earn in California?
Median $195250 from 30 postings across 5 companies.
Engineer semiconductor equipment and process design solutions to resolve customer issues and improve product quality.
Support product development through prototyping, development, deployment, and initial field support.
Design and conduct experiments, tests, and prototypes to resolve complex technical problems.
Create clear reports to present technical analysis and support engineering recommendations.
Provide technical support for installation, diagnosis, troubleshooting, and debugging of complex product issues.
Maintain high customer engagement through face-to-face meetings and international travel to customer sites.
Work in a cleanroom lab and customer semiconductor fab environments.
What we're looking for
Master’s degree in a relevant engineering or science field with 3+ years of experience, a PhD, or equivalent experience.
Exceptional analytical and experimental design skills.
Clear communication and presentation skills.
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
Prior product design and technical engineer experience (preferred).
Experience designing, specifying, building, operating, and maintaining semiconductor, automotive, aerospace, or related hardware and equipment (preferred).
Experience coordinating and communicating with cross-functional teams (preferred).
Creative thinking, problem solving, and troubleshooting capabilities (preferred).