Product Engineer 3

Lam Research

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Fremont, CA
Salary
$86,000–$192,000 / yr
Posted
97 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Jan 18, 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 74% of similar roles. Most pay $139,000–$203,156 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $139k versus about $171k 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 3

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 analysis, collaborating with cross-functional and cross-cultural teams to guide product specifications, and maintaining high customer engagement through face-to-face interactions. Required competencies include exceptional analytical and experimental design skills, clear communication, and experience in material science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, optics, physics, chemistry, or chemical engineering.

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 from initial prototyping and development through deployment and 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 to perform technical tasks.

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).

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