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
This Electrical Engineering position reports to Deposition Product Group. Responsible to develop equipment used to deposit thin metal films. Equipment designed and developed by this group is used in the manufacturing process of every integrated circuit made today. Electrical Engineers design equipment with the following subsystems: Heater control, Pressure control, 3 phase power delivery, DC power delivery, Cable harness development, Analog control, Digital control, EtherCAT, RS232, embedded controls, RF power delivery, filter development, integration of motion control, safety certification and creation of Software functional specifications.
What you’ll do
- Design and develop equipment from its vision to customer acceptance.
- Create hardware and systems for R&D activities.
- Analyze designs through circuit analysis and bench testing.
- Perform Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEAs).
- Organize, participate and lead design reviews.
- Conduct feasibility studies – including generation of well documented test plans.
- Works with software team to ensure requirements are met.
- Works with suppliers to prepare detailed design, prototype fabrication, design testing / verification.
- Role involves 50% system integration, 20% Power and distribution, 20% controls, 10% sustaining engineering.
Who we’re looking for
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 2+ years of experience; or an advanced degree without previous professional experience; or equivalent work experience.
- Hands-on experience in electronic circuit design (analog, digital), signal and controls theory, development and associated electrical board design, troubleshooting and validation.
- Solid understanding of AC/DC Power distribution systems.
- System level understanding of Electrical architecture, system integration, and applications.
- Working knowledge in Printed Circuit Board (PCB) and low voltage circuit design for power and control applications. Knowledgeable in CAD tools for circuit design and simulation (e.g., PCAD, ORCAD, ZUKEN, AutoCAD, Spice, ADS, HFSS).
- Knowledge in application of power and controls technologies for systems automation.
- Knowledge of project process and has ability to apply fundamentals of the means and methods to projects.
- Excellent research and trouble-shooting skills.
- Ability to rapidly generate design concepts and implement them.
- Must be able to work well in a matrix environment.
- Very good oral and written communication skills in English.
- Excellent IT knowledge, e.g. MS Windows, MS Office products.
- Exhibits strong organizational skills, creativity, organizational acumen, and leadership skills.
- This is a graduate eligible role.
Preferred qualifications
- Semiconductor capital equipment, power distribution design, industrial electronics, control systems and I/O and high voltage power supply design experience
- Hands-on experience with design and productization of electrical control systems, electrical CAD Systems (Zuken E3), and practical experience with sensors, actuators, field busses (e.g. Ethernet, Serialb, EtherCAT), measurement and controls technology.
- Knowledge of applicable electrical related standards like UL, CE, IEC, SEMI, NEC.
- Working with vendors to implement your designs in a timely and cost-effective fashion
- Highly proficient at troubleshooting systems with tools like network sniffers, protocol analyzers, oscilloscopes and tool logs
- Familiar with design for serviceability, manufacturability, reliability.
- Skilled at troubleshooting systems with tools like network sniffers, protocol analyzers, and tool logs.
- Understanding of troubleshooting with problem-solving techniques such as 5-why, 8D, fishbones, etc.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills including technical presentations.
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. IND123
Salary
CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: $73,000.00 - $159,000.00.
The above salary range for this position is relevant to applicants that reside or work onsite in the California, San Francisco Bay Area only. Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Actual salary may vary from salary offered due to numerous factors including but not limited to unpaid time off, unpaid leave, company mandated shutdown, and other relevant factors.
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.
