Product Engineer 6

Lam Research

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Work type
On-site
Location
Fremont, CA
Salary
$146,000–$311,000 / yr
Posted
88 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Dec 12, 2026

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $168k
This role $228k
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This role pays more than 89% of similar roles. Most pay $139,000–$197,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $228k 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 299 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Product Engineer 6

As a Product Engineer 6 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 while collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical problems and improve product quality. Your daily responsibilities include designing experiments, conducting tests, providing technical support for installation and troubleshooting, and implementing standard process control techniques to manage production efficiency. The role requires exceptional analytical, experimental design, and problem-solving skills to address customer challenges in a fast-paced environment. You will work in cleanroom labs or customer semiconductor fabs, utilizing your expertise in material science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, optics, physics, chemistry, or chemical engineering to provide technical recommendations and support product releases for advanced semiconductor equipment.

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 prototyping and development through deployment and initial field support.
  • Lead teams in designing and conducting experiments, tests, and prototypes to solve complex technical problems.
  • Provide technical support for installing, diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing, and debugging complex product issues.
  • Present clear technical analyses and recommendations to stakeholders.
  • Implement industry standard process control techniques to manage production efficiencies and quality.
  • Maintain high customer engagement through face-to-face meetings and travel to resolve issues at customer sites.
  • Work in cleanroom labs and semiconductor fab environments to support product development.

What we're looking for

  • A Master's degree in a relevant engineering or science field with 12+ years of experience is required.
  • A PhD in a relevant engineering or science field with 8+ years of experience is required.
  • Equivalent professional experience to the specified degrees and years may be accepted.
  • Exceptional analytical, experimental design, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills are required.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills for technical recommendations are required.
  • Experience in product design and as a technical engineer is preferred.
  • Experience designing, building, and maintaining semiconductor, automotive, or aerospace hardware and equipment is preferred.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams is preferred.

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