Product Engineer V

Lam Research

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Fremont, CA
Salary
$125,000–$270,000 / yr
Posted
8 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Mar 2, 2027

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $172k
This role $198k
$108k most similar roles pay here $287k

This role pays more than 78% of similar roles. Most pay $146,500–$197,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $198k versus about $172k 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 299 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $114,000–$253,000 across 141 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Product Engineer V

Product Engineer 5 joins the Global Operations Group to drive innovation within the semiconductor equipment industry. This role involves leading product development projects from prototyping and deployment through initial field support while collaborating with cross-functional, cross-cultural teams to guide specifications. The engineer will independently design experiments, conduct tests, and develop prototypes to resolve complex technical problems and improve product quality. Day-to-day responsibilities include providing technical support for installation, troubleshooting, and debugging in cleanroom lab or customer fab environments. Key competencies required include exceptional analytical skills, experimental design, creative problem-solving, and clear communication of technical recommendations. Candidates should possess expertise in designing, building, and maintaining semiconductor, automotive, or aerospace hardware. The role addresses critical challenges in semiconductor equipment and process design to provide real-time solutions for customers in a fast-paced environment.

What you'll do

  • Engineer innovative 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 solve complex technical problems independently.
  • Provide technical support for diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing, and debugging complex product issues.
  • Present technical recommendations and data analysis clearly to internal teams and customers.
  • Guide the specification and development of products in coordination with cross-functional and cross-cultural teams.
  • Maintain high customer engagement through face-to-face interactions and travel to customer sites.
  • Perform technical work within cleanroom lab environments and customer semiconductor fabs.

What we're looking for

  • A Master's degree in a relevant engineering or science field with 8+ years of experience is required.
  • A PhD in a relevant engineering or science field with 5+ years of experience is required.
  • Equivalent professional experience to the specified degrees is acceptable.
  • Candidates must possess exceptional analytical and experimental design skills.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and problem-solving capabilities are required.
  • Experience designing, building, and maintaining semiconductor, automotive, or aerospace hardware is preferred.
  • Prior experience leading cross-functional teams is preferred.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time for customer site visits is required.

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