Engineering Technician 4 1
Lam Research · Tualatin, OR
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Lam Research (industrial) in Tualatin, OR. ‘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.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Oregon: typical posted base $90k–$120k.
Median of the low and high ends of 7 live postings that list pay, out of 30 manufacturing engineer openings in Oregon, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Oregon plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 29 other live manufacturing postings in Oregon.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (4+ vs 5+)
Typical $90k–$120k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 53%
- Automation 37%
- Lean 27%
- SPC 23%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 23%
- New product launch 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Lam Research in Tualatin
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Full description from Lam ResearchAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Preferred qualifications
- ✓Familiarity with key developments and materials in the semiconductor industry.
- ✓Experience in customer IP protection and sample handling.
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 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.
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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The group you’ll be a part of
In the Global Products Group, we are dedicated to excellence in the design and engineering of Lam's etch and deposition products. We drive innovation to ensure our cutting-edge solutions are helping to solve the biggest challenges in the semiconductor industry.
The impact you’ll make
As a technician in the SEM Lab, you will support Lam’s various business groups by providing rapid data turnarounds that enable faster problem resolution for Lam engineering in support of our customers. Productive internal microscopy work not only reduce turnaround times but also lowers costs to Lam compared to outside providers. Productive technicians help win business opportunities while reducing costs for the company—a win-win!
This is a back-end day shift position, alternating Wednesdays, every Thursday, Friday, Saturday on a 12-hr compressed schedule.
What you’ll do
- •Preparation of STEM/TEM samples and imaging of samples in Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy (STEM) using Thermo Fisher Helios systems.
- •FIB-SEM analysis.
- •Follow lab methodology for STEM sample preparation consistent with quality standards.
- •Optimize personal workflow for efficient throughput of samples.
- •Communication with lab management to provide work completion time estimates.
- •Provide feedback to lab management for continuous improvement opportunities in lab workflows.
- •Communicate with team members to ensure alignment on methodologies.
- •Protect customer material and IP at all times.
Who we’re looking for
- •4+ years of experience with a BS degree in a physical science, or a specialized AS degree, or equivalent professional training in materials science and analytical techniques.
- •Experience operating dual-beam FIB/SEM tools, particularly in the preparation of thin lamellae for STEM or TEM imaging.
- •Experience creating and presenting technical documentation.
- •Strong spatial awareness for tool operation.
- •Attention to detail and ability to work in a high-throughput environment.
- •Knowledge of automated lamella preparation and sample imaging.
- •Ability to work a shift schedule.