Product Engineer 1

The Group You’ll Be A Part Of

In the Global Products Group, we are dedicated to excellence in the design and engineering of Lam's etch and deposition products. We drive innovation to ensure our cutting-edge solutions are helping to solve the biggest challenges in the semiconductor industry. 

The Impact You’ll Make

At Lam, as a Product Engineer, you thrive in high-stakes, dynamic environment, driving product development at the forefront of the semiconductor equipment industry. Collaborating closely with customers and internal teams, you will provide real-time problem-solving to customer challenges and to enhance our products. Your passion for engaging with customers and innovative engineering drives progress in our industry, tackling the once unsolvable. 

What You’ll Do

We are seeking a Product Engineer to join the Equipment Intelligence team in the Deposition Product Group. Equipment Intelligence lies at the intersection of physics-based modeling and troubleshooting, big data and machine learning, and advanced control systems. A Product Engineer in the Equipment Intelligence organization will join a team of highly motivated, agile engineers responsible for:

• The creation of analytics platforms leveraging big data techniques to support a global installed base of Wafer Fabrication Equipment.
• Algorithm development enabling performance characterization and optimization of Wafer Fabrication Equipment.
• Model building for integration of first-principles models and empirical learning.
• Technical support for a global installed base of Wafer Fabrication Equipment.
• Ownership of assigned tasks and projects, assuring proper release and hand-off of solutions.
• Interface with Hardware and Process Engineers to guide the specification and development of data-driven products.
• Present analysis results and findings to global customers.
• Coordinate with product and engineering management to guide software development.
• Work with engineers in lab settings to guide experiment design.

Who We’re Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or a master’s degree without experience; or equivalent work experience.
• Engineering/science background in the fields of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Physics, Computer Science, or similar
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Clear communication and presentation skills.
• Previous project management experience, with the ability to independently complete projects and quickly learn new skills with minimal guidance.
• Comfortable traveling up to 25% of the time.
• This is a graduate eligible role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior product design and technical engineer experience.
• Analytical and experimental design skills.
• Proficient in high level programming languages (ie Python, Julia, Matlab)
• Proficient in statistical learning / ML techniques
• Comfortable operating in distributed compute environments (cloud, HPC)
• Desire to learn in a highly multidisciplinary environment
• Able to work independently
• Able to collaborate with colleagues from a diverse range of scientific and engineering backgrounds
• Competent in the construction and presentation of slide decks containing highly complex, quantitative information

Our Commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.

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Our Perks and Benefits

At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.