Systems Engineer 5

Define system verification strategies, test methodologies, characterization plans, and acceptance criteria.

Lead system integration efforts to ensure subsystem compatibility and overall system performance.

Analyze test results, identify performance gaps, and drive corrective actions.

Ensure product requirements are verified and validated prior to release.

Develop reliability growth plans, FMEA activities, and risk mitigation strategies.

Lead root-cause investigations and failure analysis for complex product and field issues.

Support high-impact customer escalations and cross-functional problem-solving activities.

Apply structured methodologies such as 8D, FMEA, fault tree analysis, and statistical analysis to resolve technical issues.

Drive corrective and preventive actions that improve product reliability and customer satisfaction.

Support products from concept development through qualification, release, manufacturing ramp, sustaining engineering, and end-of-life management.

Participate in change control, impact assessments, and design evolution activities.

Support Continuous Improvement Programs (CIP), Product Line Projects (PPL), and Engineering Product Line (EPL) initiatives.

Provide technical leadership during prototype, alpha, beta, and production phases.

Mentor junior systems engineers and provide technical guidance across engineering disciplines.

Promote systems engineering best practices, standards, and documentation quality.

Contribute to development of engineering methodologies, tools, training, and model-based systems engineering approaches.

Foster a culture of rigorous engineering discipline, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree or Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related field. Typically 10+ years of experience developing complex semiconductor capital equipment, industrial automation systems, or similarly complex electromechanical products. Demonstrated expertise in multiple engineering domains such as: Thermal Systems Vacuum Systems RF/Plasma Systems Motion & Controls Electrical Power Systems Process Integration Reliability Engineering Software/System Integration

Thermal Systems

Vacuum Systems

RF/Plasma Systems

Motion & Controls

Electrical Power Systems

Process Integration

Reliability Engineering

Software/System Integration

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills.

Familiarity with reliability engineering, FMEA, and design verification processes.

Proven experience leading cross-functional engineering efforts and influencing technical direction.

Experience presenting technical recommendations to engineering leadership and executive management.

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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.

Salary

Salary Range for this position: $141,000.00 - $307,000.00.

The above salary range for this position is relevant to applicants that reside in California and most states. 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.