Systems Engineer 4

Lam Research

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Fremont, CA
Salary
$119,000–$261,000 / yr
Posted
17 days ago
Closes
Nov 15, 2026

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Above market

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This role $190k
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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 267 open roles on FindRole.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Systems Engineer 4

As a Systems Engineer at Lam, you will join the engineering product development group’s Systems Engineering team to design complex frameworks for wafer fabrication equipment. Your daily responsibilities include developing system requirements, managing project scope requests, defining test plans, analyzing data using Statistical Analysis of Variation and SPC methods, and presenting technical proposals. You will also contribute to a Python-based data analytics suite and perform hands-on lab work while handling multiple tasks with precision. Ideal candidates have at least 8 years of relevant experience or equivalent qualifications, excelling in cross-functional teams where hardware, controls, software, manufacturing, and operations intersect. Proficiency in Python and statistical analysis tools is essential for this role, which demands a deep understanding of system-level risks and design tradeoffs within the high-stakes environment of semiconductor equipment development.

What you'll do

  • Identify and resolve technical opportunities and risks across disciplines.
  • Create system specifications for subsystems of the transport module.
  • Manage design tradeoffs between different engineering disciplines.
  • Design experiments to characterize subsystem performance.
  • Analyze data using Statistical Analysis of Variation and SPC methods.
  • Execute test plans and deliver results on tight schedules.

What we're looking for

  • At least 8 years of related experience or equivalent education in engineering
  • Design complex systems, resolve technical risks across disciplines
  • Create system specifications for subsystems and manage design tradeoffs
  • Execute experiments to characterize subsystems using statistical methods
  • Present test plans, data analysis, and technical proposals effectively
  • Perform hands-on lab work and contribute to Python-based data analytics suite

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