Systems Engineer 4
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 12, 2026. Lam Research scores C on the Alion truth index.
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
This opportunity is for a Systems Engineer specializing in defectivity analysis 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 with a focus on understanding, preventing, and reducing on-wafer particles.
You will work as part of the Systems Engineering team in our platform (aka mainframe) engineering product development group to 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. Regarding productivity improvements, you will define defectivity requirements, develop particle test strategies, execute experiments, analyze particle and process data, identify contamination sources, and drive system-level risk reduction.
What you’ll do
- Manage design tradeoffs, especially regarding material choices, gas delivery, and other potential sources of particle contamination.
- Develop system and subsystem defectivity requirements, acceptance criteria, and verification plans, especially regarding particles.
- Identify and resolve particle, contamination, and defectivity risks across equipment subsystems and engineering disciplines.
- Identify and resolve technical opportunities and risks across different disciplines.
- Design experiments to characterize subsystems.
- Analyze data using Statistical Analysis of Variation and SPC methods.
- Present test plans, test data, technical proposals, tradeoffs, etc.
- Execute and deliver on tight time schedules.
- Perform hands-on lab work.
Who we’re looking for
- Experience with semiconductor fabrication equipment, wafer processing, contamination control, or yield and defect engineering.
- Experience using wafer inspection or defect review data to characterize particles, classify signatures, and isolate sources.
- Thrives in cross-functional teams. Systems engineers live in the intersection of hardware, controls, software, operators, manufacturing, etc.
- Handles multiple tasks and priorities with strong attention to detail and a disciplined approach to documentation.
- Python coding experience with at least file parsing, simple data analysis, and plotting.
- Openness to using AI in your day-to-day work.
Preferred qualifications
- Minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience in engineering or a related field
Our commitment
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.
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Salary
CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: $88,000.00 - $194,000.00.
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.
Our Perks and Benefits
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.