Systems Engineer
Company: Lam Research
Location: Tualatin
Posted on: October 31, 2025
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Job Description:
The group you’ll be a part of In the Global Products Group, we
are dedicated to excellence in the design and engineering of Lams
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 Systems
Engineer at Lam, youll design complex frameworks, systems, or
products for our wafer fabrication equipment. You will define
system specifications, requirements, parameters, and compatibility
to integrate hardware, software, and firmware into a cohesive
system. By identifying, analyzing, and resolving system design
weaknesses—combined with your multi-layered technical expertise—you
help shape the next generation of Lam initiatives. What you’ll do
Hardware Design: Create schematics and PCB layouts for embedded
systems, selecting appropriate components like microcontrollers,
memory chips, analog-to-digital converters, and power management
circuits. Design and optimize circuit boards for power efficiency,
signal integrity, and thermal management. Develop detailed
component specifications and source components from vendors.
Firmware Design and Development: Design and architect software
solutions for embedded systems, considering hardware limitations
and performance requirements. Develop and implement software
modules using C/C++ programming languages. Integrate with hardware
components by writing device drivers and interfacing with
peripherals such as sensors and actuators. Utilize real-time
operating systems (RTOS) to manage system timing and task
scheduling. Prototyping and Testing: Conduct comprehensive testing
on prototypes, including electrical, functional, and environmental
stress testing. Utilize debugging tools to identify and resolve
software defects and hardware-related issues. Analyze system timing
to ensure timing-specific constraints are met. Integration and
Validation: Work closely with hardware engineers to understand
system requirements and ensure seamless software-hardware
integration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define
product specifications and project timelines. Document technical
design specifications, code comments, and test reports. Develop and
execute system-level validation tests to ensure the overall
performance of the embedded system meets requirements.
Documentation and Support: Create detailed technical documentation
for hardware design, including schematics, BOMs (Bill of
Materials), and design specifications. Provide technical support
for manufacturing and production teams during hardware assembly and
testing. Troubleshoot hardware issues that arise during development
or deployment. Who we’re looking for Minimum of 8 years related
experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years experience with a
Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent
experience. Preferred qualifications Technical Expertise: Strong
understanding of electronic design principles, including analog and
digital circuits, power management, and signal integrity.
Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium
Designer, Cadence Allegro, DX Designer). Familiarity with various
embedded components, their peripherals, and supporting hardware
components (e.g., MCU, FPGA, CPLD, ADC, DAC). Knowledge of
communication protocols like SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, and
EtherCAT. Experience with embedded Linux development for more
complex systems. Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and
troubleshooting skills to diagnose hardware or firmware issues and
identify root causes. Ability to work effectively under pressure to
meet deadlines and resolve technical challenges within a team
environment. Collaboration: Strong communication skills to
collaborate effectively with software engineers, mechanical
engineers, and other cross-functional teams. 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 Companys 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.
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