Mechanical Engineer, Staff

The Group You’ll Be A Part OfDeposition Product Group at Lam India Global Hardware Technology (LIGHT) is hiring a Staff Mechanical Engineer for its product development engineering and product ownership team The Impact You’ll MakeAs a Mechanical Engineer at Lam, you will design and develop cutting-edge mechanical and electro-mechanical systems for our wafer fabrication equipment. Your role involves feasibility studies, conceptual design and prototyping, technical risk mitigation through engineering calculations and analysis, testing and validation, and guiding teams in detailed design, documentation, and fabrication. You provide the crucial design information needed to shape our technology's packaging. In this role, you will directly contribute to Lam Deposition Engineering's product development programs.What You’ll Do End-to-end ownership of complex sub-systems and system design for advanced semiconductor processing equipment, including process chambers, vacuum systems, gas and liquid chemical delivery, frames, pedestals, showerheads, thermal, power and motion controls System-level mechanical design, involving one or more of structural, thermal, flow, RF, and electro-mechanical domains of mechanical engineering Responsible for project planning, scope assessment, concept development, technical risk mitigation through engineering analysis and calculations, dFMEA, DfX, detailed design with comprehensive test plans, design validation, documentation, and release Collaborate with local and global cross-functional teams: electrical engineering, systems engineering, software, product support, process engineering, product and program management, and supplier engineering, on the design and fabrication of proprietary sub-systems, and the selection and modification of OEM components Work with potential suppliers to ensure parts can be manufactured as per performance and cost objectives Develop and present reports/presentations to communicate design intent, analysis, and validation in engineering design and program reviews Lead troubleshooting, structured investigations, RCCAs, and implementation of solutions, for equipment safety, line down, reliability, and productivity issues Participate & provide guidance in product CIPs, innovation programs, customer interactions, and solutions for customer escalations Make design decisions on product configuration & strategy Review design work done by junior engineers and provide them with technical mentorship Publish new or enhance existing design standards & BKMs Who We’re Looking For Educational Qualification: B.E / B.Tech / M.E / M.Tech / PhD (Mechanical Engineering) Years of Experience: 12+ years of relevant experience, preferably in SEMI equipment engineering Skills You Should Have To Perform The Job Proficiency in working with interdisciplinary engineering fields (statics, dynamics, thermal, flow, application of statistical methods or combinations of these) for the design of complex capital equipment, such as wafer fabrication equipment Ability to use engineering first principles and calculations/analysis for problem-solving Proficiency in DoE (design of experiments), FMEA (failure modes & effects analysis), and DFX (design for cost, manufacturability, assembly, reliability, safety, testing, serviceability) Proficiency in structured problem-solving techniques (RCCA, 8D, 5Why, Fishbone) Strong manufacturing knowledge in metal machining (conventional & non-conventional), welding, sheet metal fabrication, ceramic fabrication, and additive manufacturing Proficiency in selection of OEM components like Motion Controllers, Heaters, Mass Flow Controllers, Valves, Transducers, Pressure Regulators, Sensors, Gauges, etc. Experience in structural, flow & thermal analysis using simulation software is a plus Strong project management and communication skills Semiconductor industry experience and familiarity with SEMI standards 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. 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.