Project Engineer - Processes & Standards

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 a Project Engineer at Lam, you're not merely managing projects – you're driving advancements integral to the design and development of Lam's products. In this role, you will leverage your knowledge of enabling CAD efficiencies and automation, as well as your passion for standards that drive consistent and effective design practices. In coordination with internal customers' needs, you will coordinate cross‑functional teams of impacted stakeholders and perform non‑technical project management to completion, both on time and within budget.

• High level:
  Continuous Improvement. This includes all elements of the engineering development and release process, from the tools we use to communicate, to the engineering practices themselves.
• Develop and document new standards and best methods for product development and essential business workflows.
• Support Lam’s overall digital transformation initiative as it pertains to engineering processes.
• Lead, as project manager, software development within CAD with a focus on improvements in engineering efficiency and quality.
• Work cross‑functionally to align with stakeholders on requirements and functionality.
• Develop and maintain training for the engineering community on a variety of topics to foster effective knowledge sharing.
• Present project plans to senior management, gain buy in and deliver results.

• Expected minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or equivalent experience.
• Experience in analyzing data to draw business‑relevant conclusions and in data visualization techniques and tools.
• Process knowledge in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM).
• Experience with engineering product development processes and best practices.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Solid organizational skills, including attention to detail and multi‑tasking.
• Strong leadership skills, influencing, negotiating and conflict resolution, with applicable experience.
• Self‑starter mentality.

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science.
• Knowledge of product configuration and manufacturing.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Design experience, including strong working knowledge of GD&T, and Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
• Specific tool experience with NX and Teamcenter.
• Demonstrable capability with NX Journaling, Power Apps, Power
  
  BI or other programming languages.
• Proficiency in use of AI tools such as Copilot.

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.

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.