Mechanical Engineer 3
Lam Research · Tualatin, OR
About this role
Lam Research is hiring a mid-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Tualatin, OR.
- Role
- Hardware Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Location
- Tualatin, OR
- Posted
- Mar 25, 2026
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Job description
from Lam Research careers## 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
As a Mechanical Engineer at Lam, you're designing and defining cutting-edge mechanical and electro-mechanical systems. Your role involves feasibility studies, testing, and guiding teams in detailed design and fabrication. You provide the crucial design information needed to shape our technology's packaging.
In this role, you will directly contribute to the success of Lam’s Remote Plasma (RP) deposition tools.
## What you’ll do
* Support the full life cycle of mechanical and electro-mechanical systems from concept to productization including conceptualization, designing, CAD modeling, development, and test/validation.
* Conduct detailed analysis including fluid and gas flow dynamics (CFD), heat transfer, and stress analysis to drive design decisions
* Design intricate mechanical components using variety of metals, ceramics, quartz, plastics, and advanced coatings.
* Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure solutions can be manufactured with high-quality, cost-optimized, and to requirements.
* Perform failure analysis to solve difficult performance and reliability problems.