Systems Engineer

At Lam Research, we create equipment that drives technological advancements in the semiconductor industry. Our innovative solutions enable chipmakers to power progress in nearly all aspects of modern life, and it takes each member of our team to make it possible. Across our organization, our employees come to work and change the world. We take on the toughest challenges with precision and accuracy.

We push for the next big semiconductor breakthrough. We lead the way in one of the most critical and fast-moving industries on the planet. And we do it together, with deep connections and limitless collaboration. The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value.

We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities. Because at Lam, we believe that when people are the priority and they’re inspired to unleash the power of innovation for a better world together, anything is possible.

Date:
Oct 26, 2026

Location:

Fremont, CA, US, 94538

Worker Category:
On-site Flex

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 solutions are helping to solve the biggest challenges in the semiconductor industry.

As a Systems Engineer at Lam, you'll design complex frameworks, systems, or products for our wafer fabrication equipment. You will define system specifications, requirements, parameters, and compatibility to integrate hardware, software, and firmware into a cohesive system. Identifying, analyzing, and resolving system design weaknesses combined with your multi-layered technical expertise you help shape the next generation of Lam initiatives.

This opportunity is for aSystems Engineer in the Systems Engineering Group in Global Product Engineering. The position is located either in Tualatin, Oregon or Fremont, California.

You will assist in developing semiconductor fabrication equipment and systems for Etch/Deposition/Clean semiconductor markets. Our team supports products currently in the market as well as develops new products actively being brought to market.

You will work as part of the Systems Engineering team in our engineering product development groupto develop system and sub system requirements, assist in project scope requests, define test plans, execute those test plans, analyze and present the tests data, and manage system level risk.

Your specific job responsibilities will include a subset of the following:

• Identify and resolve technical opportunities and risks across different disciplines
• Create system specifications for subsystems of the transport module
• Design experiments to characterize subsystems
• Analyze data using Statistical Analysis of Variation and SPC methods
• Execute and deliver on tight time schedules
• Perform hands‑on lab work

• Preference for experience with semiconductor fabrication equipment.
• Preference for experience with analyzing throughput of semiconductor fabrication equipment.
• Thrives in cross‑functional teams. Systems engineers live in the intersection of hardware, controls, software, operators, manufacturing, etc… You need to be able to work well with all these teams.
• Handles multiple tasks and priorities with attention to detail.
• Python coding experience with at least file parsing, simple data analysis, and plotting.
• Openness to using AI in your day‑to‑day work