Engineering Technician 3
Lam Research · Tualatin, OR
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 3 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
- degree required
- Openings
- 9 with this title at this site
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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
- Not stated
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%
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
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- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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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
- ✓Associates degree, Technical Certificate, Diploma or higher in a technical field.
- ✓Experience in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, bioengineering, metrology, lab operations, or related areas.
- ✓Experience in semiconductor or laser/optics, is a plus.
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
At Lam Research, the Engineering Technician for Metrology Equipment Engineering serves as a critical first responder for metrology tool issues, helping ensure laboratory efficiency, equipment availability and high tool utilization. This Monday-Friday position supports the day-to-day operation and sustainment of metrology equipment by performing fault isolation, troubleshooting hardware and software issues, coordinating with equipment vendors, tracking parts and assisting engineers with corrective actions and long-term reliability improvements.
What you’ll do
- •Perform testing, check-out, and troubleshooting using schematics, diagrams, descriptions, layouts, or defined plans.
- •Tests and troubleshoots system level and component level problems in electrical and mechanical systems and sub-systems.
- •Inspect materials, components, or products for surface defects and measure circuitry, using electronic test equipment, precision measuring instruments, microscope and standard procedures/BKMs.
- •Conduct operational test and fault isolation on systems and equipment, help in determining methods or actions to remedy malfunctions.
- •Support the design, construction, test, and check-out of test equipment.
- •Use test and diagnostic equipment, including test programs, oscilloscopes, signal generators and specialized test apparatus.
- •Collaborates with development engineers conducting engineering tests to collect design data or support in research efforts.
Who we’re looking for
- •Respond to and troubleshoot metrology equipment issues.
- •Perform equipment testing, diagnostics, and maintenance activities.
- •Coordinate repairs, parts, and vendor support.
- •Manage service requests, equipment records, and reporting.
- •Support engineering experiments, sample processing, and data collection.
- •Collaborate with engineers and technicians to improve tool performance.
- •Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient laboratory environment.