Mechanical Engineer 3

The group you’ll be a part of

This opening is for the role of Mechanical Technical Lead Engineer with VAVE team in Deposition Product Group (DPG) function which is part of Lam India Global Hardware Team (LIGHT) organization at Lam Research India, Bengaluru. This role is responsible for leading the design and development of mechanical subsystems of Lam Research WFE products. The incumbent will support project execution, continuous improvement projects, product testing and other engineering deliverables with an objective to meet Cost and Performance. This position will be based out of Bengaluru and required to closely work with the Product Engineering & Cross functional teams at Lam Research India and in collaboration with Global CFTs.

The impact you’ll make

As a Mechanical Engineer at Lam, you're designing and defining cutting-edge mechanical and electro-mechanical systems. Your role involves feasibility studies, testing, and guiding teams in detailed design and fabrication. You provide the crucial design information needed to shape our technology's packaging.

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What you’ll do

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, analysis and development of parts & assemblies for Capital equipment/Semiconductor Systems (WFE) and its configuration. Develop concept to detailed design and execute medium-high complex Projects in Mechanical Structures, Thermal & Fluid delivery systems focused on Engineering design optimization for Cost.
• Identification of material cost reduction opportunity by BOM Analysis or Product and CAD Tear down; reporting out with Cost driver and functional analysis.
• End to End Project responsibilities meeting cost targets while executing different phases of VAVE from project opportunity creation, planning, Engineering execution, and completion with BOM cut-in
• Work closely with CFTs and suppliers to evaluate design or manufacturing constraints upfront in engineering development. Develop engineering proposals with alternate cost-effective solutions in design modularity, alternate manufacturing processes or material selection
• Validates design using simulation or prototype tests, hand calculations and Lam standard Design practices with BKMs
• Define project schedule, own technical review meetings, PDR phases, and collaborate effectively to own technical program and complete PLM/Teamcenter based activities
• Guide and help other team members on design calculations, analysis, and internal design reviews
• Analyze assemblies and sub systems for interference and tolerance stack up calculations
• Define and develop engineering requirement specifications for sub-assemblies / sub-systems
• Release engineering drawings, documentations & BOM using Engineering Change Management process
• Ensure documentation is consistent with SEMI, Lam Standards and other standards as applicable (ANSI, DIN etc.)

Who we’re looking for

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.E/B.Tech/Masters in (Mechanical/Production/Manufacturing) with minimum 6-8 Years of relevant Experience

Preferred qualifications

Mandatory Skills required to perform the job:

• Expert in Mechanical design and hands-on hardware product development experience with capital equipment - Machine Tools, Special Purpose Machines, Complex assemblies of ElectroMechanical Systems
• Have relevant years of project experience as lead and have worked directly hands-on Cost-out projects by practicing VAVE Techniques
• Have demonstrated experience of project executions handling Multi-physics, materials & manufacturing processes
• Demonstrated knowledge in manufacturing processes such as Casting - Extrusion, Injection molding and Metal Joining Processes exhibiting DFm practices
• Selection of materials and OEM components like fasteners, valves, gauges, fittings etc.
• Excellent written, verbal, and business presentation skills
• Strong Knowledge in GD&T, Tolerance stack up analysis
• Proficient in 3D Modelling, Assembly and Detailing using CAD packages, preferably CREO
• Excellence in communication and relationship building capabilities within and outside the team, and collaboration to identify and execute Cost savings opportunities
• Supplier interactions and collaborations for Designed parts assembly, testing or manufacturing

Desirable Skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience on Semiconductor equipment and its Sub-systems like chambers, vacuum systems, gas delivery, plasma and/or thermal reactors is a plus
• Material cost modeling from first principle, and cost driver analysis for Manufacturing processes
• Handled complex BOM structure comprising multi-commodity parent-child compositions
• Project Management training or Certification
• TRIZ, Six sigma certification -DFSS/DMAIC or Experience with Lean Design is an added skill

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.