Supplier Test Engineer (all genders)

Success Starts Here

As a leading global supplier of wafer fabrication equipment and services to the semiconductor industry, Lam Research creates innovative solutions that enable our customers to build smaller, faster, and more energy-efficient devices.

Our success is driven by people who are passionate about what they do, deliver exceptional results, and maintain a positive spirit even in the most challenging situations. We thrive on the diverse technical and business expertise of our employees, fostering close collaboration and continuous innovation across our global organization.

Join the Lam Research team and play a vital role in shaping the future of electronics while building a success story of your own.

The impact you’ll make

As a Test Engineer at Lam, you will design and implement efficient test methods across product development and manufacturing, driving higher quality and reduced cycle times. You will conduct diagnostic testing, enhance test features, and continuously improve test equipment and processes. Through strategic planning of labor, schedules, and equipment, you will ensure reliable and effective testing operations. Join us in shaping the future of precision, quality, and reliability at Lam.

In this role, you directly contribute to resolving day-to-day test-related line-down issues at remote factory sites, ensuring continuity of operations and maintaining high standards of quality and reliability across Lam’s engineering systems.

What you’ll do

• Develop, improve, and standardize test methods and test fixtures for Lam products.
• Lead test fixture transitions to suppliers, including training, documentation, and on-site support when required.
• Own supplier test and facility readiness, including test reviews, sign-off activities, and risk assessment prior to Test fixture building and transitions.
• Coordinate test fixture duplication and rebuild efforts in close collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering and Supplier Test Technician teams.
• Provide remote and on-site support to suppliers during test-related line-down situations to ensure rapid issue resolution.
• Verify and set up duplicated test fixtures to ensure proper functionality and compliance with requirements.
• Maintain and update test documentation and test fixture Bills of Materials (BOMs) as required.
• Drive continuous yield, quality, and process improvements through test data analysis, root cause investigations, and corrective action implementation.
• Support the introduction of new products/components, design changes, or process updates by assessing test impact and readiness at supplier sites.
• Define and maintain supplier test best practices to ensure consistency across remote factories.
• Escalate unresolved or systemic issues to Leads, or Supervisors in a timely and structured manner.
• Perform system-level and component-level electrical and mechanical testing and troubleshooting.
• Utilize test and diagnostic equipment, including test programs, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and specialized test apparatus.
• Define and document test and diagnostic programs, including procedures to support testing of new components based on Non Standard Request or Change Orders.
• Design and develop cost-effective testing methods for systems and equipment throughout product development and manufacturing phases.
• Collaborate with the Manufacturing Engineering team, suppliers, account teams, and Supplier Engineering Technology (SET) members to ensure seamless integration and smooth transitions.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to influence decisions and drive company objectives

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronic, or Computer Engineering, or equivalent qualification
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in test engineering, manufacturing engineering, or supplier support roles
• Experience with test stands and programming (Python, LabVIEW, C, or C++ preferred)
• Strong understanding of electrical schematics and technical documentation
• Experience with lean manufacturing, yield improvement, and continuous improvement methodologies  is preferred
• Experience with installation, maintenance, testing, or troubleshooting of equipment or electronic systems
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset
• Self-managed, proactive working style with a strong sense of ownership
• Willingness to work overtime when required 
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English
• Semiconductor industry experience is an advantage

What We're Offering

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.

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.