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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.
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The Systems Engineer 3 joins the Systems Engineering Group within Global Product Engineering to develop semiconductor fabrication equipment for the Etch, Deposition, and Clean markets. This role involves designing complex frameworks and products for wafer fabrication equipment by defining system specifications, requirements, and parameters to integrate hardware, software, and firmware. Key responsibilities include developing subsystem requirements for transport modules, managing design tradeoffs, and designing experiments to characterize subsystems. The engineer will perform hands-on lab work, execute test plans, and analyze data using Statistical Analysis of Variation and SPC methods. Required skills include Python coding for file parsing, data analysis, and plotting, alongside an openness to using AI. The position requires cross-functional collaboration to resolve technical risks and manage system-level risks across multiple engineering disciplines.
What does a Systems Engineer earn in California?
Median $191600 from 98 postings across 21 companies.
Define system specifications, requirements, and parameters to integrate hardware, software, and firmware.
Develop system and subsystem requirements for semiconductor fabrication equipment.
Create detailed system specifications for transport module subsystems.
Design and execute experiments to characterize various subsystems.
Analyze test data using Statistical Analysis of Variation and SPC methods.
Identify and resolve technical risks and design tradeoffs across different engineering disciplines.
Perform hands-on lab work to support product development and testing.
Present test plans, technical proposals, and data analysis to stakeholders.
What we're looking for
Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience (preferred).
Python coding experience with at least file parsing, simple data analysis, and plotting.
Experience with semiconductor fabrication equipment (preferred).
Experience with analyzing throughput of semiconductor fabrication equipment (preferred).
Ability to work well in cross-functional teams including hardware, controls, software, operators, and manufacturing.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities with attention to detail.
Openness to using AI in day-to-day work.
Ability to perform hands-on lab work and analyze data using Statistical Analysis of Variation and SPC methods.
Annapolis Junction, MD55 days ago
$193,800–$262,200
Linux
Jira Service Desk
Git
Linux CLI
Version Control
Requirements Engineering
System Integration
Lifecycle Management
Data Validation
Technical Documentation
Change Control