Manufacturing Engineer 3
Lam Research · Tualatin, OR
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Lam Research (industrial) in Tualatin, OR. Design, develop, and implement safe and cost-effective complex equipment and methods of assembly for all phases of manufacturing.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Root cause, SPC, FMEA, Tooling
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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.
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How this role compares
Against 29 other live manufacturing postings in Oregon.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
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
- ✓Knowledge of Semiconductor equipment, Capital Equipment industry and its manufacturing processes.
- ✓Effective communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal, in English.
- ✓Statistical analysis skills including statistical process control and data analysis used in production setting.
- ✓Knowledge in Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA).
- ✓Proven stakeholder management skills, with ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders or customers in technical matters.
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
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
Join Lam as a Manufacturing Engineer where you will play a crucial role in supporting the new product pilot production factory, virtual manufacturing, or high-volume manufacturing production factory. Using your knowledge of technology and engineering principles you will oversee the planning, development, and maintenance of manufacturing methods, processes, and operations. You will tackle technical, quality, and production challenges. Your expertise optimizing manufacturing costs and standards will help shape Lam's commitment to innovation and efficiency in manufacturing.
In this role, you will directly contribute to supporting our HVM Manufacturing.
What you’ll do
- •Troubleshoot new or existing product problems, involving designs, materials, or processes.
- •Design, develop, and implement safe and cost-effective complex equipment and methods of assembly for all phases of manufacturing.
- •Define process and methods for high volume manufacturing which includes operations method sheet, routing, and sequencing.
- •Perform root cause investigation and recommend corrective action for operational problems, such as material use variances, bottlenecks, fixture issues during build or manufacturing process.
- •Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes or resolve problems and follow through resolution to reduce costs, improve product quality, and cycle time.
- •Review and develop designs that improve product manufacturability and assembly.
- •Coordinate new product builds in pilot production manufacturing partnering closely with manufacturing and product engineers.
- •Collaborate on new product builds in pilot production manufacturing partnering closely with Pilot and Product engineers.
Who we’re looking for
- •Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of experience; or Master’s degree with 2+ years’ experience; or equivalent experience.
- •Skilled troubleshooting capabilities in the areas of electro/mechanical assemblies.
- •Solid understanding of manufacturing processes.
- •Proficient in Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) with approach to structured problem-solving and decision-making.
- •Proficient in software applications such as CAD modeling, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), or Product Data Modeling (PDM) systems.
- •Experience in Engineering Change Management Process.
- •Working knowledge in Operation Method Sheets (OMS), process planning, and Bill of Materials (BOM) Management.