As a Test Engineer at Lam, you will join a dynamic team focused on enhancing product quality and efficiency by designing and implementing automated testing methods for complex electromechanical assemblies. Your daily tasks include scripting existing test procedures in Lam’s proprietary language or Python to enable automation, developing cost-effective testing strategies, and creating detailed specifications for new products. You will work closely with design teams during Design Reviews and Customer-Focused Teams (CFTs) to ensure manufacturability and testability of upcoming products. Key skills required include a strong foundation in engineering disciplines, proficiency in scripting languages like Python, and the ability to troubleshoot complex systems involving thermal, RF, vacuum, pneumatic, electrical, and control technologies. This role demands expertise in lean manufacturing principles, cycle time optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to drive continuous improvement and innovation in test processes.
Skills
Python
Lam's proprietary testing language
MES
CI/CD
Electrical schematics
P&ID diagrams
RF engineering
Vacuum systems
Pneumatic systems
Instrumentation and controls
DFMA
pFMEA
Lean principles
Automation scripting
What you'll do
Develops and implements automated testing methods for complex electromechanical assemblies.
Designs and deploys hardware and software using scripting languages to enable automated testing.
Creates detailed test procedures, fixtures, and equipment for new products in development.
Evaluates design reviews and cross-functional teams to provide feedback on manufacturability and testability.
Plans labor, schedules, and equipment required for efficient automated test operations.
Troubleshoots issues with innovative thinking and structured problem-solving techniques.
What we're looking for
2+ years of experience in product testing or related engineering field.
Strong understanding of equipment functionality and troubleshooting techniques.
Ability to design test fixtures, develop diagnostic programs, and create detailed test procedures.
Experience with scripting languages for automated testing (Python, Lam’s proprietary language).
Proficient in reading system-level interconnect diagrams, P&ID diagrams, and electrical schematics.
Expertise in assessing risks and developing mitigation plans for new product tests.
Strong background in lean manufacturing principles and cycle time optimization.
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Employer
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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Linux
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Bluetooth
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board level products
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