Test Engineer

The group you’ll be a part of

The Global Operations Group connects information systems, facilities, supply chain, logistics, and high‑volume manufacturing to drive Lam’s operational engine. As part of this mission, Test Engineering provides the technical rigor that verifies product functionality, ensures reliability, and safeguards quality throughout the manufacturing lifecycle. By optimizing test processes and enabling fast, data‑driven validation, we help Lam bring industry‑leading solutions to market efficiently while supporting sustainable and profitable growth.

As a Test Engineer at Lam, you'll design and implement efficient testing methods for product development and manufacturing, improving quality and reducing cycle time. You'll perform diagnostic tests, design test features and equipment, and create detailed specifications for new products. Your strategic planning of labor, schedules, and equipment ensures effective testing operations. Join us in shaping the future of precision and reliability at Lam.

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• Works cross functionally with design engineering and the pilot group for new product development
• Ensures PDR / NCI / CO / NCE deliverables are in place including test fixtures, test procedures, test specifications, and control charts
• Conducts validation on all new test software and fixtures
• Has a working knowledge of SAP functions for manufacturing
• Defines, designs, documents, builds, calibrates, troubleshoots, and supports all manufacturing test fixtures
• Software skills to create / modify manufacturing’s test scripts
• Improves product quality through test first pass yield and trend data. Analyzes factory non conformances and field escalations for root cause and corrective action
• Resolves test issues cross functionally with Suppliers, Supplier Engineering, Pilot Manufacturing, and Design Engineering
• Presentation skills to present test fixture designs, test processes or spec changes at engineering design reviews
• Defines and implements metrics to lead test process improvements
• Technical writing skills to communicate and document designs and procedures
• Verbal communication skills to discuss technical issues with Suppliers, Supplier Engineering, Pilot Manufacturing, and Design Engineering
• Ability to accomplish assigned tasks with minimal technical guidance

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree (Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Computer Science); or Master’s degree (Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Computer Science) with 3+ years’ experience; or equivalent experience
• Experienced with Python coding language for automating test scripts, tracking metrics and interfacing with third party devices
• 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
• Experience in Engineering Change Management Process
• Understanding of test FPY processes/procedures

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.

CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: $86,000.00 - $. The above salary range for this position is relevant to applicants that reside or work onsite in the California, San Francisco Bay Area only. Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role.

Actual salary may vary from salary offered due to numerous factors including but not limited to unpaid time off, unpaid leave, company mandated shutdown, and other relevant factors.

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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