Systems Engineer

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.

As part of the Controls Engineering team at Lam, you will design embedded systems that operate as the bridge between software and the electro/mechanical systems on wafer fabrication equipment. You’ll be a part of next‑generation systems development – implementing new technologies and integrating them.

• Design and analysis of electrical systems on semiconductor manufacturing equipment
• Design and manage printed circuit board designs from selecting components, drawing electrical schematics, board layout, bring‑up, testing, troubleshooting, and system integration. Design focus is on low voltage (
• Firmware development, validation, and testing
• Assist with the integration and validation of designs within a larger system

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree (M.S.) without experience
• Very good oral and written communication skills in English
• The ability to work and deliver results in a dynamic, cross functional, team orientated environment
• Able to read and understand electrical schematics
• PCB design experience from component selection, schematic design, to layout
• Experience in coding or scripting in a general purpose language (C/C++, Python, Java, etc)
• Verilog or VHDL experience is a plus
• Familiarity with electronics bench equipment – power supplies, oscilloscopes, soldering
• Strong troubleshooting fundamentals

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.

CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: $86,000.00 – $. 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.

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.