We use cookies. Find out more about it here. By continuing to browse this site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
#alert
Back to search results

Test Engineer 3

Lam Research
$86,000.00 -$192,000.00.
United States, California, Livermore
Jul 08, 2026
The group you'll be a part of

The Global Operations Group connects information systems, facilities, supply chain,logistics, and high-volumeproductionto drive Lam's operational engine. Test Engineeringsupports this mission byvalidatingproduct functionality,improvingreliability, andoptimizingtest processesthat enable efficient, high-qualityproduction.

The impact you'll make

As a Test Engineer at Lam, you will support new product transitions from Pilot toProductionfloor test issues, improve product quality, and reduce test cycle time.This is ahighlyhands-on rolethatrequiresconsistentclean room presence, directworkwith production hardware, active troubleshootingat the tool and fixture level, and close collaborationwithproductionteamson the factory floor.

What you'll do

Work sponsorship cannot be provided for this job opening. Applicants must alreadybe authorized towork in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

  • Partner cross-functionally with Design Engineering, Pilot Manufacturing, Supplier Engineering, suppliers, andproductionteams to support new product development and transition test processes into production
  • Ensure PDR, NCI, CO, and NCE deliverables are complete, including test fixtures, procedures, specifications, control charts, and validation requirements
  • Define, design, document, build, calibrate,troubleshoot, and supportproductiontest fixtures, test software, and related equipmentthrough direct hands-on work in the clean room and production environment
  • Create andmodifyproductiontest scripts for automation, metric tracking, and third-party device interfaces
  • Improve product quality throughhands-on factory issue resolution,test first pass yield analysis, trend data, factory nonconformance review, field escalation support, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
  • Define and implement test metrics to drive process improvements, reduce cycle time, and improveproductionperformance
  • Present test fixture designs, process changes, specification updates, and technical recommendations during engineering design reviews
  • Document technical designs, procedures, and test requirements clearly; communicate technical issues effectively across engineering, supplier, pilot, andproductionteams
  • Use SAP andproductionsystems to support production test processeswhilemaintainingownership of hands-ondeliverables with minimal technical guidance
Who we're looking for
  • MinimumBachelor'sdegree in a related engineering discipline and5+ years of Test Engineering experiencein a manufacturing environment. Candidates shoulddemonstratepractical experience with test equipment, hardware troubleshooting, test processes, and production support.
  • Must alreadybe authorized towork in the United States without current or future sponsorship
  • Must bewilling and able to workhands-on in a clean room manufacturingenvironment, includingfrequentdirect interaction with test equipment, fixtures, production hardware, electro-mechanical assemblies, and manufacturing floor teams
  • Experience with test automation and scripting tools (e.g., Python, LabVIEW, SQL, Smalltalk). Willingness to learn new programming languages and automation technologies.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills in electro-mechanical assemblies and manufacturing test systems.Ability to diagnose issues with test fixtures, test software, production hardware, and factory test processes.
  • Experience with engineering change management processes, test first pass yieldand SPCprocesses/procedures
  • Hands-on experience supporting manufacturing test operations, test equipment, and production environments strongly preferred.
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.

IND123

#LI-RW1

Salary

CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: $86,000.00 -$192,000.00.

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.

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.

>
Applied = 0

(web-77cf7d65c7-rcc7h)