The group you'll be a part of

Manufacturing Engineering group, which is a key function within Global Operations. This group is responsible for supporting the manufacturing, assembly, and testing of Lam tools. It plays a critical role in ensuring high-quality builds, operational excellence, and timely delivery of tools to meet customer requirements.

The impact you'll make

As a Lead Electrical Engineer, you will have a significant impact on improving manufacturing efficiency and product quality within the Manufacturing Engineering group. You will be responsible for developing advanced test and build fixtures that enhance assembly and testing processes. By implementing innovative solutions, you will help reduce build cycle times, improve workflow efficiency, and ensure consistent delivery of high-quality tools. These contributions will directly support on-time delivery commitments, strengthen customer satisfaction, and drive operational excellence across Global Operations

Job Responsibilities

This position is for the Manufacturing Engineering Department at Lam India, Bangalore, and closely working with Pilot & HVME Manufacturing engineers, test engineers, industrial engineers across global build facilities.
Lead the development of electrical and electro-mechanical systems, including power distribution and control architecture for fixtures, outriggers, and test equipment
Own and drive successful design reviews to get buy-in from all cross-functional teams & stakeholders for new design concepts.
Provide technical leadership for sustaining engineering activities such as cable assy schematic and system interconnect schematics design, mistake-proofing of designs (e.g. poke-yoke of connectors, cables, etc.) and provide resolution to PRs.
Develops functional specifications for electrical/ electro-mechanical systems and power distribution components.
Ensure compliance with design standards, schedules, and KPIs for quality and on-time delivery.
Provide accurate and timely resolution to design related production issues encountered during the build process of fixtures, outriggers & test equipment.

Minimum Qualification

Educational qualification: Bachelor/Masters in Electrical Engineering
Years of Experience: 6+ years of relevant experience
Proficient in system level understanding of Electro-Mechanical Sub-systems (Semi-conductor/Automotive/Aerospace), Power Distribution/Control systems and/or Industrial Automation.
Strong experience in electrical component selection for power distribution and control systems, including devices such as MCBs, MCCBs, ELCBs, RCBOs, relays, contactors, SMPS, PLC modules (AI/AO, DI/DO, communication, etc.), and industrial sensors.
Proven expertise in electrical system design from concept to implementation, including AC and DC power distribution box design, power supply design, and PLC-based control system architectures.
Hands-on experience in cable harness design, including connector selection, wire and cable specification, cable routing, wiring diagrams, and drafting for power and control system interconnections.
Ability to develop, interpret, and review electrical schematics and interconnect drawings, with a strong system-level understanding of power and control circuits.
Proficiency in performing electrical calculations, including power and load calculations, thermal analysis, short-circuit current rating (SCCR), wire gauge selection, and cable bundle calculations to ensure safe and reliable power and control system design.
Strong skills in electrical circuit design and analysis, with the ability to interpret schematics, analyze circuit functionality, and troubleshoot power distribution and control system issues in manufacturing or industrial environments.
Experience applying quality and risk management tools such as DFMEA, Problem Solving & Decision Making (PS & DM), 5-Why analysis, and IPC guidelines to improve reliability, safety, and manufacturability of electrical and automation systems.

Preferred Qualificaitons

Knowledge and working experience in electronic circuit design and analysis, including the ability to interpret electronic schematics that support control systems and industrial automation architectures.
Exposure to embedded system design for applications related to power distribution, control systems, and industrial automation, including integration with PLCs, controllers, or automation hardware.
Experience with PCB design tools and workflows, including schematic capture, layout considerations, and design reviews for control and electronics assemblies.
Familiarity with electrical and safety standards relevant to power distribution and industrial automation, such as NEC, NFPA 79, UL, IEC, and SEMI standards.
Working knowledge of programming and automation tools, including PLC and HMI programming, Python scripting, and microcontroller-based system development to support control and automation solutions.
Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering technical growth and best practices

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.

Electrical Technical Lead Engineer