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Engineering Technician 3

Lam Research · Tualatin, ORtodayverified 1 h ago

Associate-level Quality / Testing roles on Crosslinked list a median of $74k (28 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.

Prepare semiconductor samples for STEM analysis (ALD and protective coatings, cleaving), handle sample intake, and ship samples.

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Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Tenured techs can move into electron microscopy within the group

Might not be for you. Repetitive procedural prep, shipping and material-transport work rather than materials R&D

Mostly at the benchHands-on execution First industry roleBS acceptable

Adjacent materials roleSample prep for STEM tools: ALD coatings, protective coatings, silicon cleaving of semiconductor samples

H-1B filings

Lam Research filed 138 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.

Most common titles: Process Engineer, Product Engineer, Mechanical Engineer. Median filed pay: $137K a year.

From U.S. Department of Labor disclosure data. A filing is a record of past hiring, not a promise about this role, so confirm sponsorship with the employer. Titles and filed pay ·Every employer's filings

Seniority
Technician
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Degree
Associate
Experience
2–4 yrs
Industry
Semiconductor
Role
Quality / Testing
Techniques
STEM sample preparation
Benefits
equity/stock

Role details

What you’ll do

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This position is a mix of our sample preparation and lab assistant roles that will involve labwork, material logistics, and transport.

  • Take care of sample preparation tasks which are required before loading samples into our STEM tools. May include ALD coatings, application of other protective coatings, identifying and marking areas of interest based on a schematic, resizing samples with silicon cleaving tools, and similar tasks.
  • Perform sample intake and outgoing procedures which includes screening for physical and digital quality and photographing contents. Identify and set aside samples which do not meet lab's submission expectations.
  • Shipping samples to domestic and international locations.
  • Follow fixed procedures and repeat with a wide variety of sample configurations.
  • Customer service.
  • Especially successful, tenured techs in this role may pursue a career in electron microscopy within our group.

Ideal Qualities

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  • Impeccable attention to detail
  • Good troubleshooting and pattern recognition skills
  • Understanding of how semiconductors are created
  • Sees task repetition as an opportunity to iterate and innovate better methods
  • Careful, detail oriented observer
  • Fond of learning and responds well to feedback

Preferred qualifications

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  • Associate's degree, technical certificate, or higher in a discipline relevant to the semiconductor industry such as Microelectronics Technology, Physics/Engineering, Computer Science, etc.
  • 2-4 years of related work experience in any of the following:
  • Semiconductor industry
  • Laboratory assistant, including medical
  • Administrative work
  • Logistics/material handling
  • Excellent manual dexterity.
  • Effective communication skills, written and verbal, in English.
  • Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office software.

Requirements

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This role has two strict requirements for the material transport duties:

  • Must have a valid US driver's lisence
  • Must be able to walk a 1/3 mile distance outdoors multiple times a day

Our commitment

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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.*

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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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Common questions

Does Lam Research sponsor H-1B visas?

Lam Research has filed H-1B petitions with the US Department of Labor in past years, but this specific posting does not explicitly mention sponsorship for the Engineering Technician 3 role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the Engineering Technician 3 role at Lam Research based?

This role is based in Tualatin, OR.

What degree is required for the Engineering Technician 3 role at Lam Research?

This role requires a Associate.

How many years of experience does this Engineering Technician 3 role require?

The posting calls for 2–4 years of relevant experience.

What techniques or methods are required for this Engineering Technician 3 role?

STEM sample preparation.