Systems Engineer V

Lam Research

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Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Fremont, CA
Salary
$141,000–$307,000 / yr
Posted
105 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Nov 25, 2026

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $164k
This role $224k
$108k most similar roles pay here $328k

This role pays more than 90% of similar roles. Most pay $130,987–$197,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $224k versus about $164k for comparable roles.

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 299 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $114,000–$253,000 across 141 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Systems Engineer V

As a Systems Engineer 5 within the Global Velocity Lab Engineering team, you will join a multi-disciplinary concept and feasibility group focused on evaluating and advancing disruptive technologies to enhance the product portfolio. You will develop frameworks for future requirements, define interfaces for complex technical platforms, and collaborate with software and controls experts to create system control architectures. Your daily work involves troubleshooting using component specifications and P&IDs, creating test plans, and documenting module configurations through testing phases. The role requires expertise in root cause analysis, system-level operations including sensors and interlocks, and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. Preferred skills include experience with LabView, MATLAB, Python, or VB.NET, as well as familiarity with etch and deposition hardware and RF plasma systems to solve complex technical challenges within the semiconductor industry.

What does a Systems Engineer earn in California?

Median $194000 from 61 postings across 16 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Develop frameworks for future product requirements during concept and feasibility development.
  • Define interfaces, system specifications, and parameters for hardware and software compatibility.
  • Collaborate with experts to create system control architectures and resolve design weaknesses.
  • Establish methodologies to document and maintain module configurations and system fingerprints during testing.
  • Create test plans and conduct experiments to validate new designs against technical specifications.
  • Utilize technical documentation like P&IDs and BOMs to troubleshoot, retrofit, or modify subsystems.
  • Communicate installation procedures and project results to diverse stakeholders and executive leadership.
  • Transfer requirements and technical knowledge to product groups during the transition to alpha phases.

What we're looking for

  • BS, MS, or PhD degree in Systems, Electrical, Mechanical engineering or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 12 years experience with a Bachelor's degree, 8 years with a Master's, or 5 years with a PhD.
  • Very good oral and written communication skills in English.
  • Experience in troubleshooting and root cause analysis to resolve problems with design features and devices.
  • Understanding of system-level operation including controls, sensors, and interlocks.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Project), MS Teams, and Sharepoint.
  • Preferred experience with instrument control and data acquisition tools or scripting languages like LabView, MATLAB, Python, or VB.NET.
  • Preferred experience in Etch and Deposition hardware and RF plasma.

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