Systems Engineer 4

Lam Research

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Hybrid
Location
Tualatin, OR
Posted
120 days ago
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Dec 25, 2026

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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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TL;DR · Systems Engineer 4

The Systems Engineer 4 joins the Global Products Group to design complex frameworks and products for wafer fabrication equipment. This role focuses on the development and integration of new plating control technology into deposition products. You will serve as a project owner, defining system specifications, requirements, and functional design documentation while managing design tradeoffs and performing hands-on lab work. Key responsibilities include identifying technical risks across hardware, controls, software, and manufacturing, as well as developing test methodologies and performing data analysis using Statistical Analysis of Variation and SPC methods. Required skills include proficiency with DVMs, oscilloscopes, and network sniffers, alongside the ability to navigate electrical schematics and interconnect diagrams. You will also utilize structured problem-solving techniques like 5-Why and 8D to solve semiconductor manufacturing challenges.

What does a Systems Engineer earn?

Median $160000 from 251 postings across 41 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Define system and subsystem requirements for core plating control technology.
  • Author functional specification design documentation and theory of operations.
  • Lead multidisciplinary projects as a project owner with a high level of autonomy.
  • Identify and resolve technical risks across hardware, controls, software, and manufacturing.
  • Perform hands-on lab work and manage complex design tradeoffs.
  • Develop test methodologies, validation plans, and verification methods.
  • Design experiments to characterize subsystems using Statistical Analysis of Variation and SPC.
  • Manage technical programs and deliverables between suppliers and internal engineering teams.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 8+ years of experience, Master’s degree with 6+ years, or equivalent experience.
  • Strong technical communication skills in both written and verbal formats.
  • System-level understanding of electrical architecture, integration, and automation technologies.
  • Experience operating in cross-functional teams and communicating system needs to multidisciplinary specialists.
  • Familiarity with software test methodologies, Design of Experiments, and statistical tools.
  • Proficiency in troubleshooting using DVM, Oscilloscope, network sniffers, and log analysis.
  • Ability to navigate electrical schematics, plumbing, and interconnect diagrams.
  • Experience with structured problem-solving, industrial equipment, or semiconductor experience (preferred).

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