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At the midpoint, this role pays about
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versus about
$182k
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Based on 240 similar postings.
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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
131 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$119,000–$261,000
across 85 roles with salary data.
As a Systems Engineer 5 within the Customer Support Business Group, you will design complex frameworks and systems for wafer fabrication equipment. You will be responsible for defining system specifications, requirements, and performance metrics while integrating hardware, software, and firmware into cohesive products. Your daily work involves developing technical roadmaps, leading cross-functional teams across electrical, mechanical, RF, thermal, and motion domains, and performing root-cause investigations using 8D, FMEA, and fault tree analysis. You will manage the full product lifecycle from concept to manufacturing ramp while mentoring junior engineers. The role requires expertise in semiconductor capital equipment or industrial automation systems. Preferred skills include experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), SysML, and specialized knowledge in etch, deposition, or wafer processing technologies to solve complex integration and reliability challenges within the semiconductor manufacturing space.
What does a Systems Engineer earn in California?
Median $191000 from 77 postings across 17 companies.
Develop system architectures, operational concepts, and technical roadmaps for new product development.
Define and manage system-level requirements, functional specifications, and performance metrics.
Lead cross-functional teams across electrical, mechanical, software, and process domains to ensure integration.
Design verification strategies, test methodologies, and characterization plans to validate system performance.
Conduct root-cause investigations and failure analyses for complex product and field issues.
Manage the full product lifecycle from concept development through manufacturing ramp and end-of-life.
Mentor junior engineers and promote systems engineering best practices and documentation quality.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
Typically 10+ years of experience developing complex semiconductor capital equipment, industrial automation systems, or similar electromechanical products.
Demonstrated expertise in multiple engineering domains including thermal, vacuum, RF/plasma, motion and controls, electrical power, process integration, reliability, and software integration.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills.
Familiarity with reliability engineering, FMEA, and design verification processes.
Proven experience leading cross-functional engineering efforts and influencing technical direction.
Experience presenting technical recommendations to engineering leadership and executive management.
Experience with semiconductor etch, deposition, or wafer processing equipment (preferred); MBSE, SysML, modeling, simulation, and characterization (preferred).
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