Product Engineer 4

Lam Research

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Fremont, CA
Salary
$104,000–$231,000 / yr
Posted
48 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Mar 8, 2027

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role pays less than 82% of similar roles. Most pay $191,000–$211,200 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $168k versus about $201k 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 137 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $114,000–$253,000 across 82 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Product Engineer 4

The Product Engineer 4 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 collaborating with customers and internal teams to provide real-time problem-solving, enhancing product quality, and supporting development from prototyping through deployment and initial field support. Key responsibilities include designing and conducting experiments, troubleshooting complex product issues, and presenting technical recommendations to cross-functional teams. The position requires exceptional analytical, experimental design, and communication skills to resolve technical problems in cleanroom labs or customer semiconductor fab environments. Candidates must possess a relevant advanced degree in fields such as Material Science, Electrical Engineering, or Physics, along with experience designing, specifying, and maintaining semiconductor, automotive, or aerospace hardware and tools.

What does a Product Engineer earn?

Median $197500 from 31 postings across 9 companies.

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What you'll do

  • 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.
  • Provide technical support for installation, diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing, and debugging complex product issues.
  • Present technical analysis and recommendations clearly to stakeholders.
  • Guide the specification and development of products with cross-functional and cross-cultural teams.
  • Maintain high customer engagement through face-to-face support 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 6+ years of experience.
  • PhD in a relevant engineering or science field with 3+ years of experience.
  • Equivalent professional experience to the required degrees and years of experience.
  • Exceptional analytical and experimental design skills.
  • Creative thinking, problem solving, and troubleshooting capabilities.
  • Exceptional clear communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
  • Prior product design and technical engineer experience (preferred).

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