Product Engineer V

Lam Research

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Fremont, CA
Salary
$125,000–$270,000 / yr
Posted
93 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Dec 7, 2026

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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 79% 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

As a Product Engineer 5 within the Global Products Group, you will drive innovation in the design and engineering of etch and deposition products for the semiconductor industry. You will lead product development projects from prototyping through deployment and initial field support while collaborating with cross-functional teams to guide specifications. Your daily responsibilities include designing and conducting experiments to resolve complex technical problems, providing troubleshooting and debugging for intricate product issues, and delivering clear technical recommendations. The role requires high levels of customer engagement, including face-to-face interaction in cleanroom labs or semiconductor fab environments. To succeed, you must possess exceptional analytical, experimental design, and problem-solving skills. Candidates should have a relevant advanced degree and experience in hardware, tools, or equipment for the semiconductor, automotive, or aerospace sectors to address critical manufacturing challenges.

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 through deployment, release, and field support.
  • Design and conduct experiments, tests, and prototypes to solve complex technical problems independently.
  • Provide technical support for installing, diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing, and debugging complex product issues.
  • Present technical analyses and recommendations clearly to stakeholders.
  • Guide the specification and development of products in coordination with cross-functional teams.
  • Engage directly with customers at site locations to provide real-time problem solving and support new releases.
  • 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.
  • Candidates must demonstrate creative thinking, problem solving, and troubleshooting capabilities.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills are required to convey technical recommendations clearly.
  • Experience in product design, technical engineering, or leading cross-functional teams is preferred.
  • Experience with semiconductor, automotive, or aerospace hardware and equipment is preferred.

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