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Systems Engineer 4

Lam Research
United States, Oregon, Tualatin
Dec 01, 2025
The group you'll be a part of

In the Global Products Group, we are dedicated to excellence in the design and engineering ofLam's etch and deposition products. We drive innovation to ensure our cutting-edge solutionsare helping to solve the biggest challenges in the semiconductor industry.

The impact you'll make

As an Embedded HW/FW Engineer at Lam, you'll design complex systems or products for our wafer fabrication equipment. You will define system specifications, requirements, parameters, and compatibility to integrate hardware and firmware into a cohesive system. By identifying, analyzing, and resolving system design weaknesses-and combining your multi-layered technical expertise-you will help shape the next generation of Lam initiatives.

What you'll do
Hardware Design:
Create schematics and PCB layouts for embedded systems, selecting components such as microcontrollers, memory chips, ADCs, and power circuits.
Design and optimize boards for power efficiency, signal integrity, and thermal management.
Develop component specifications and procure parts from vendors.
Firmware Development:
Design and develop software for embedded systems, considering hardware limitations and performance needs.
Implement modules using C/C++.
Write device drivers and interface with peripherals like sensors and actuators.
Use real-time operating systems (RTOS) for timing and task scheduling.
Prototyping and Testing:
Perform electrical, functional, and environmental tests on prototypes.
Use debugging tools to resolve software and hardware issues.
Verify timing constraints are met.
Integration and Validation:
Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration.
Work with cross-functional teams on specifications and timelines.
Document designs, code comments, and test reports.
Execute system-level validation to confirm performance meets requirements.
Who we're looking for

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or an advanced degree with no experience; or equivalent experience. We will consider an associate's degree, electrical, computer engineering or related field with relevant experience.

Technical Expertise:

Strong understanding of electronic design principles, including analog and digital circuits, power management, and signal integrity.

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:

Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with software engineers, mechanical engineers, and other cross-functional teams.

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 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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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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