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Test Engineer 3

Lam Research
$86,000.00 -$192,000.00.
United States, California, Livermore
Feb 06, 2026
The group you'll be a part of
The Global Operations Group connects information systems, facilities, supply chain, logistics, and highvolume 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, datadriven validation, we help Lam bring industryleading solutions to market efficiently while supporting sustainable and profitable growth.
Preferred qualifications

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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
What you'll do

The candidate will be responsible for transitioning test on new products from Pilot to Manufacturing, resolving any manufacturing floor test issue(s), improving product quality, and reducing the test cycle time.

The impact you'll make

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.

Who we're looking for
  • Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or Master's degree 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
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 Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

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Salary

CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: $86,000.00 -$192,000.00.

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.

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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