Systems Engineer 4

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

As a Systems Engineer at Lam, you will design complex frameworks, systems, and products for our wafer fabrication equipment. You will define system specifications, requirements, parameters, and integrate hardware/software into a cohesive system. Your ability to identify, analyze, and resolve system design weaknesses will help shape the next generation of Lam initiatives.

You will be part of a team responsible for the development and integration of new plating control technology into Lam deposition products. The team is responsible for the expertise and development of the core technology. This team will work with product teams to integrate and productize this technology.

Responsibilities include:

• Owner for theory of operations and accountable for functional specification design documentation.
• Developing system and subsystem requirements for the core technology.
• Collaborate with design teams to define system integration requirements and interfaces.
• Operate as a project owner with a high-level of autonomy and lead multidisciplinary projects.
• Identifying and resolving technical opportunities and risks across hardware, controls, software, and manufacturing.
• Managing design tradeoffs and performing hands-on lab work.
• Develop test methodologies, validation, and verification methods. Ensure these items are completed.
• Designing experiments to characterize subsystems and analyze data using Statistical Analysis of Variation and SPC methods.
• Presenting technical proposals, test plans, and tradeoff analyses.
• Technical program management between suppliers and engineering teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with 8+ years of experience; or Master's degree with 6+ years; or equivalent experience.
• Strong technical communication skills, both written and verbal.
• System-level understanding of electrical architecture, integration, and automation technologies.
• Experience operating in a cross-functional team. Able to communicate system needs and capabilities between multidisciplinary specialists.
• Ability to influence engineers internal and external to our organization to achieve objectives.
• Familiarity with software test methodologies, Design of Experiments, and statistical tools.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting using tools such as DVM, Oscilloscope, network sniffers, and perform log analysis
• Able to navigate electrical schematics, plumbing, and interconnect diagrams.

• Strong project management skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Experience with structured problem-solving techniques (e.g., 5-Why, 8D, fishbone diagrams).
• Good working understanding design standards such as NFPA79 and SEMI.
• Previous industrial equipment or semiconductor experience.
• Experience managing suppliers to meet objectives and deliverables.
• A good working understanding of panel/display technology
  • Experience with architecture, circuit, and control at the pixel level.
  • Experience with the manufacturing and fabrication process at the device level.
  • Calibration algorithms and methodologies.

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.