Overview In this Laboratory Service Engineer role, you will maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate state-of-the-art equipment in Lam's applications lab, supporting the development and deployment of next-generation semiconductor tools. You will work closely with R&D and manufacturing teams to install prototypes and document procedures, contributing to the success of Lam's etch and deposition solutions. The position blends hands-on maintenance with cross-functional collaboration to enable reliable technology demonstrations and customer impact. This role offers hands-on problem solving in a fast-moving, safety-conscious environment with a strong emphasis on documentation and process improvement.
Responsibilities- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, upgrades, and calibrations on equipment in an R&D environment
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electromechanical, electronic, and vacuum systems
- Ensure safe handling of hazardous gases and liquids using PPE
- Collaborate with process development, hardware, and software engineering on R&D activities and demos
- Install and support prototype equipment, developing procedures and documentation
- Maintain alignment of priorities across tasks with clear, proactive communication
Key requirements- Bachelor's degree in a technical field with 5+ years of experience or Associate degree in a technical field with 7+ years of relevant experience or equivalent work experience
- Experience troubleshooting electrical, electro-mechanical, fluidic, and vacuum systems
- Proficiency with hand tools and electronic test equipment for maintenance and repair
- Ability to work in a cleanroom environment with appropriate PPE
- Knowledge of semiconductor equipment or Lam products is a plus
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- cross-functional collaboration
- clear and proactive communication
- problem solving
- troubleshooting electrical and electro-mechanical systems
- fluidic and vacuum system troubleshooting
- use of hand tools and electronic test equipment