We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer with a Master’s degree plus six years or a PhD plus three years in Material Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optics, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related fields to join our dynamic semiconductor equipment team. This role involves collaboratively designing and testing innovative solutions for complex technical issues, supporting product development from prototyping through deployment, and providing critical field support at customer sites both domestically and internationally. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, excel in presenting technical findings clearly, and be comfortable working in cleanroom labs or semiconductor fab environments. Exceptional communication abilities are essential to engage with customers effectively and maintain high levels of satisfaction.
Skills
Cleanroom
Semiconductor Equipment
Process Design
Experiment Design
Technical Presentation
Troubleshooting
Debugging
Customer Support
International Travel
What you'll do
Design and implement innovative solutions for semiconductor equipment and processes.
Conduct experiments and tests to resolve complex technical issues in product development.
Provide on-site support and troubleshooting at customer locations, including international travel.
Maintain high-level engagement with customers to address immediate product release concerns.
Work within cleanroom labs or customer semiconductor facilities to ensure quality control.
What we're looking for
Master’s degree in relevant field with at least 6 years of experience, or PhD with 3+ years.
Design and troubleshoot complex semiconductor equipment and processes.
Conduct experiments and tests to resolve technical issues effectively.
Provide on-site customer support and engage in international travel up to 25%.
Strong communication skills for clear presentation and analysis.
Market check
Salary context
This
$104,000–$231,000
range sits above
57%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$127,216–$202,950
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$138,056–$207,700
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 238 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
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
217 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$114,000–$231,000
across 106 roles with salary data.
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