Test Engineer

The Global Operations Group brings information systems, facilities, supply chain, logistics,and high-volume manufacturing together to drive the engine of our global business operations.We help Lam deliver industry-leading solutions with speed and efficiency, while activelysupporting the resilient and profitable growth of Lam's business.

As a Test Engineer at Lam, you'll design and implement efficient testing methods for product development and manufacturing, improving quality and reducing cycle time. You'll perform diagnostic tests, design test features and equipment, and create detailed specifications for new products. Your strategic planning of labor, schedules, and equipment ensures effective testing operations. Join us in shaping the future of precision and reliability at Lam.

• Responsible for testing and validating new state-of-the-art products as they transition from the design phase to high volume manufacturing.
• Interfaces with design and product teams on upcoming products via Design Reviews and cross-functional teams. Evaluates the impact on testing, and provides feedback on Design for Manufacturability and Test.
• Owns and drives the customer-driven test schedule for assigned new products.
• Prepares test and diagnostic programs, designs test fixtures and equipment, and completes test procedures for new products.
• Designs, develops and implements cost-effective methods for testing systems and equipment for all phases of a product.
• Plans the labor, schedules and equipment required for automated test development and deployment.
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues through innovative 'out-of-the-box' thinking in addition to structured problem solving.
• Perform and assess DFMA and pFMEA on new products.

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 3 years and a Master's degree; or equivalent experience.
• Excellent understanding of equipment functionality and functional troubleshooting (Thermal and Gas-Flow characteristics, RF engineering, Vacuum, pneumatic, Electrical and Power Distribution systems, Instrumentation and Controls).
• Read and understand system level interconnect diagrams, P&ID and electrical schematics.
• Assess test implications based on new product functionality and change content. Related risk identification and development of mitigation plans.
• Big-picture understanding across multiple product families with the ability to provide tangible inputs towards test architecture, test fixture design strategy & related decision making.
• Identification of opportunities for test time reduction through both leading both continuous improvement and step-function changes.
• Programming skills to enable automated testing and characterization through script development
• Structured problem solving skills leveraging inputs such as functional documentation (electrical schematics, control logic, gas flow paths)
• Strong understanding of the synergy potential with cross-functional teams and functions with the ability to coordinate accordingly in the assigned programs.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work onsite.

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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