Product Engineer 4

Lam Research

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Fremont, CA
Salary: $104,000–$231,000 / yr
Posted: 5 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Closes: Apr 19, 2027
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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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.

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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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TL;DR · Product Engineer 4

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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 leading product development projects from prototyping through deployment and initial field support. You will independently design and conduct experiments to resolve complex technical problems, provide troubleshooting and debugging for product issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to guide product specifications. The position requires hands-on experience with complex E/M systems and process equipment. Key competencies include exceptional analytical and experimental design skills, creative problem-solving, and clear communication. You will work in cleanroom labs and customer semiconductor fab environments to provide real-time solutions for customer challenges and improve overall product quality in a fast-paced engineering environment.

What does a Product Engineer earn?

Median $197500 from 31 postings across 9 companies.

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Skills

Semiconductor Equipment Process Design E/M Systems Product Prototyping Experimental Design Troubleshooting Debugging Product Development Material Science Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Optics Physics Chemical Engineering

What you'll do

Engineer semiconductor equipment and process design solutions to resolve customer issues and improve product quality.
Lead product development projects from initial prototyping and development through deployment and field support.
Design and conduct experiments, tests, and prototypes to resolve complex technical problems.
Provide technical support for installing, diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing, and debugging complex product issues.
Present technical analysis and recommendations clearly to stakeholders.
Guide the specification and development of products by collaborating with cross-functional and cross-cultural teams.
Maintain high customer engagement through face-to-face support and international travel to customer sites.
Work in cleanroom lab and customer semiconductor fab environments to support product releases.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant engineering or science field with 8+ years of experience.
PhD in a relevant engineering or science field with 5+ years of experience.
Equivalent professional experience to the degree and years of experience requirements.
Exceptional analytical and experimental design skills.
Hands-on experience with complex E/M systems and process equipment.
Exceptional clear communication and presentation skills.
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
Prior product design and technical engineer experience (preferred).