Industrial Engineer 3
Lam Research · Tualatin, OR
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Industrial
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 26 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level industrial role at Lam Research (industrial) in Tualatin, OR. Aggregate, cleanse, and validate data from manufacturing systems and databases.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Lean, Automation, Casting, Capacity planning, AutoCAD
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Industrial Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $86k–$125k.
Median of the low and high ends of 69 live postings that list pay, out of 264 industrial engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 263 other live industrial postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $86k–$125k, from 68 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 63%
- Time studies 43%
- ✓ New product launch 38%
- Six Sigma 38%
- ✓ AutoCAD 27%
- Root cause 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Casting, Python, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Industrial team at Lam Research
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is it more layout and capacity work, or time studies and standard work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Lam Research in Tualatin
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Full description from Lam ResearchAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
The group you’ll be a part of
The Global Operations Group brings information systems, facilities, supply chain, logistics, and high-volume manufacturing together to drive the engine of our global business operations. We help Lam deliver industry-leading solutions with speed and efficiency, while actively supporting the resilient and profitable growth of Lam's business.
The impact you’ll make
The Industrial Engineer 3 will work to improve factory performance through data-driven analysis, decision support, and continuous improvement initiatives. Your work will influence manufacturing capacity, labor productivity, factory layout strategy, operational visibility, and key business decisions.
What you’ll do
- •Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends, constraints, and opportunities for improvement.
- •Create dashboards, visualizations, and reporting solutions that support operational decision-making.
- •Develop and support Power BI dashboards, workspaces, and reporting solutions.
- •Develop and maintain capacity models, labor analyses, forecasts, and reporting tools.
- •Develop and maintain factory layout solutions that support manufacturing flow, capacity, space utilization, densification efforts, and operational efficiency.
- •Aggregate, cleanse, and validate data from manufacturing systems and databases.
- •Support labor standards development, productivity improvement, and capacity planning activities.
- •Support new product introductions, product transitions, and manufacturing optimization initiatives.
- •Partner with local and global stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and standardization efforts.
- •Communicate analytical findings and recommendations to stakeholders across the organization.
Who we’re looking for
We are looking for a collaborative problem solver who enjoys working with data, understands manufacturing operations, and is passionate about continuous improvement. The ideal candidate can translate complex data into actionable insights and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- •Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain with 5 year’s related experience; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or equivalent work experience.
- •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- •Experience working with manufacturing data and operational metrics.
- •Experience with Power BI, SQL, and Microsoft Excel.
- •Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- •Experience with Python or analytics automation toolls; e xperience with Microsoft Fabric or modern data analytics platforms.
- •Experience administering and supporting Power BI workspaces and reporting environments.
- •Experience with capacity planning, labor analysis, forecasting, and resource modeling.
- •Experience with factory layout planning, space utilization, densification efforts, and AutoCAD.
- •Experience in semiconductor or other high-tech manufacturing environments.
- •Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
- •Experience supporting cross-functional or global teams.
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.
