Welding Engineer - Electron Beam Welding (EBW) Process Engineer Possible Location: Tualatin OR, Fremont CA, Livermore CAThe group you'll be a part ofThe Global Operations Group brings information systems, facilities, supply chain, logistics, and high-volume manufacturing together to drive the engine of Lam's global business operations. We help Lam deliver industry-leading semiconductor equipment with speed and efficiency while supporting resilient, profitable growth. The impact you'll make At Lam, as a Welding Engineer - Electron Beam Welding (EBW) Process Engineer, you will operate in a high-stakes, fast-paced environment, directly supporting product development, qualification, and fielded hardware. You will serve as a technical authority for Electron Beam Welding (EBW), working closely with R&D, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers to resolve complex welding and metallurgical challenges that directly impact product performance and reliability. In this role, you will directly contribute to R&D and product realization for metal and ceramic semiconductor equipment hardware, ensuring weld integrity, repeatability, and manufacturability in cleanroom and fab environments.
What you'll do:
  • Serve as the Electron Beam Welding (EBW) process expert supporting development, qualification, and production of welded semiconductor equipment hardware.
  • Lead weld process development, optimization, and qualification including WPS definition, parameter development, and process window establishment.
  • Collaboratively engineer solutions to resolve weld-related quality, reliability, and field issues.
  • Lead product development from prototype builds through product release and initial field support.
  • Design and execute experiments, metallurgical evaluations, and failure analyses.
  • Evaluate weld impacts on microstructure, heat-affected zones (HAZ), distortion, residual stress, surface finish, and downstream processes such as coating and anodization.
  • Partner with machining, surface treatment, coating, and inspection teams.
  • Provide technical support for installation, troubleshooting, repair, and debugging in cleanroom and fab environments.
  • Collaborate with suppliers and outside service providers to qualify EBW capabilities.
  • Present data-driven technical recommendations clearly and concisely.
  • Maintain high customer engagement including international travel.
  • Work in cleanroom labs and customer semiconductor fab environments.
  • Who we're looking for - Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline with 12+ years of experience; or PhD with 5+ years; or equivalent experience.
  • Direct hands-on experience as an Electron Beam Welding (EBW) process engineer.
  • Strong understanding of weld metallurgy including aluminum, ferrous, and nickel-based alloys.
  • Experience developing and qualifying weld procedures and inspection strategies.
  • Exceptional analytical, experimental design, and troubleshooting skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams.
  • Willingness to travel up to 25%.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience supporting semiconductor, aerospace, automotive, or defense hardware.
  • Manufacturing engineering experience including DFM/DFA and transition to production.
  • Familiarity with complex hardware drawings and 3D model interpretation.
  • Experience publishing manufacturing documentation and workmanship standards.
  • Experience working to ASME, AMS, AS, SEMI, or MIL standards.
  • Six Sigma Green or Black Belt.
  • Experience qualifying or auditing supplier EBW facilities.
  • 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 is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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Level

Lead

Location

Fremont, CA

Occupation

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

Industry

Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing

Posted

3 days ago

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