Product Engineer 5

Lam Research

Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Fremont, CA
Salary
$146,000–$270,000 / yr
Posted
46 days ago
Closes
Oct 28, 2026

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $168k
This role $208k
$123k most similar roles pay here $286k

This role pays more than 82% of similar roles. Most pay $139,000–$197,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $208k versus about $168k 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 383 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $105,000–$231,000 across 188 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Product Engineer 5

Join the Etch Product Group as a senior engineer or scientist with extensive experience in material science, electrical engineering, or related fields to drive product development from concept through release for semiconductor manufacturing tools. You will own customer escalations by diagnosing issues and implementing corrective actions that enhance tool performance and yield. Collaborate across Field, R&D, Process, Hardware, and Program teams to translate customer needs into measurable improvements, design experiments, and develop manufacturable solutions ready for high-volume fabs. Communicate complex technical findings clearly and coach others on troubleshooting techniques while building strong relationships with customers through international travel and hands-on engagement in cleanroom labs and fabs. This role demands expertise in DOE, testing, and rapid prototyping, along with the ability to balance performance, reliability, cost, and schedule in a fast-paced environment.

What you'll do

  • Own customer escalations by diagnosing issues and implementing corrective actions.
  • Lead product development from concept to initial field adoption in high-volume fabs.
  • Design experiments and tests to resolve complex technical problems and improve products.
  • Communicate complex findings clearly across engineering, operations, and stakeholders.
  • Provide expert technical support for installations and troubleshoot complex issues globally.
  • Build trusted customer relationships through on-site engagement and international travel.
  • Work hands-on in cleanroom labs and customer fabs with rigorous safety practices.

What we're looking for

  • Master’s degree in relevant field with 8+ years of experience or PhD with 5+ years.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively.
  • Strong background in semiconductor manufacturing or related technical domain.
  • Excellent communication skills for clear technical presentations.
  • Comfortable with up to 25% international travel and hands-on lab work.
  • Experience in rapid issue resolution, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.

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