Engineering Technician 3 - FED
Lam Research · Tualatin, OR
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 14 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Lam Research (industrial) in Tualatin, OR. You will be a critical contributor to the development and introduction of next-generation semiconductor technology.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause
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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
- ✓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 experience 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.
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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.
Work Shift: Front End Day
Work Days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, every other Wednesday
Work Hours: 5:00AM to 5:30PM
The impact you’ll make
As an Engineering Technician III, you will be a critical contributor to the development and introduction of next-generation semiconductor technology. Working in a fast-paced research and development environment, you will apply technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and sound judgment to assemble, test, troubleshoot, and improve products that often have limited documentation and evolving designs. Your work will directly influence product quality, manufacturing readiness, engineering learning, and development cycle time.
What you’ll do
- •Independently assemble, integrate, and test developmental semiconductor process modules and subsystems.
- •Apply technical judgment to work through incomplete procedures, changing documentation, and evolving product designs and providing recommended solutions.
- •Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, software, and integration-related issues encountered during assembly and testing.
- •Identify design, configuration, documentation, process, and workmanship issues impacting product performance or manufacturability.
- •Collaborate with engineers to investigate issues and implement solutions.
- •Participate in prototype builds, engineering evaluations, qualification activities, and manufacturing readiness efforts.
- •Create and maintain Issue Logs, TOIs (Tool Open Issues), NCIs (Non Conformance Internal), and other required documentation.
- •Suggest work instruction improvements through issue logs and partnerships with engineering.
- •Support root cause investigations and corrective action implementation.
- •Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
- •Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and manufacturing standards.
- •Escalate issues requiring deeper technical expertise or broader organizational coordination when appropriate.
Who we’re looking for
- •2-4 years of related work experience.
- •Firsthand experience with installation, maintenance, repair, testing, or troubleshooting of equipment or electronics.
- •Effective communication skills, written and verbal, in English.
- •Proficient in utilizing computer-based data systems, applications, and Microsoft Office software.
- •Ability to work a shift schedule.
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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.