Systems Engineer 6

The Group You’ll Be A Part Of

The Office of the CTO is dedicated to excellence in the pathfinding, design and engineering of Lam's future 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

Designs a complete and complex framework, system or product. Defines processes for technical platforms, system specifications, input / output and working parameters for hardware and / or software compatibility.

Conceives system interfaces and business application prototypes. Identifies, analyzes and resolves system design weaknesses.

Influences the shaping of future products by contributing to the framework (architecture) used across multiple products or systems.

Provides multi-layered technical expertise for next generation initiatives.

What You’ll Do

• Definition of system designs including hardware and electrical subsystem and modules. Examples are gas delivery systems and process chamber control elements and architecture, in particular Ethercat.
• Documentation of system architecture using P&ID, IO, interlocks, electrical and other schematics
• Definition of system startup, IO and interlock validation
• Proficient in 3D modelling and basics of PCB layouts.

Who We’re Looking For

Minimum of 15 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 12 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 8 years experience;

or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in gas and precursor delivery systems.

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.

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. Discover more at

CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position : $156,000.00 - $335,000.00 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.