MES Automation Engineer - Fremont GLES Development
The group you’ll be a part of
Global Product Groups/Global Product Operations/Global Lab Automation
The impact you’ll make
As an Automation Developer at Lam, you will contribute directly to the innovation pipeline by enabling advanced equipment connectivity, data acquisition, and automation capabilities at Lam’s R&D labs in the United States (Fremont). You will design and implement SECS/GEM‑based equipment interfaces, communication frameworks, and IoT‑enabled solutions that support early‑stage tool development and next-generation process engineering.
Working closely with multidisciplinary R&D teams, you will build robust automation components that accelerate prototype validation, experiment execution, and system characterization. Your expertise in C#, .NET, and web technologies will help bridge hardware–software interactions, enhance tool diagnostics, and enable deeper insights into complex equipment behavior. Through your work, you will help advance Lam’s technology roadmap and contribute to the creation of future semiconductor process platforms.
What you’ll do
Design, develop, troubleshoot, and debug automation software modules that support tool bring‑up, experimental workflows, and R&D diagnostics
Implement SECS/GEM communication interfaces and IoT connectivity layers for prototype and development-stage equipment
Enhance and maintain existing automation frameworks by identifying improvement areas and resolving complex integration issues
Produce clear interface specifications, documentation packages, architecture diagrams, and structured code to support global R&D users
Collaborate with R&D engineers, equipment designers, controls engineers, and software architects to develop new automation capabilities
Support lab equipment integration activities, including on‑site testing and hands-on validation, with limited travel (<10%) to global Lam R&D sites
Who we’re looking for
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or related field with 5+ years of experience; or equivalent hands‑on experience in equipment automation
Direct experience implementing SECS/GEM-based equipment integration in R&D or manufacturing equipment environments.Proficiency with C#, .NET, and modern web technologies for automation and tool connectivity
Strong software engineering fundamentals including OOP, design patterns, data structures, and finite state machine‑based control flows.Experience with multithreading, asynchronous processes, and real‑time communication handling
Prior hands‑on experience implementing IoT connectivity, data ingestion, and equipment sensor integration
Preferred qualifications
Experience integrating equipment with engineering test systems or R&D data acquisition platforms
Familiarity with GEM300, EDA/Interface A, or other semiconductor industry automation standards
Exposure to MES/MOM platforms
Experience with REST APIs, message-based communication (MQTT, AMQP), and IoT/edge connectivity patterns
Ability to work with simulators, protocol analyzers, and diagnostic tools for SECS/GEM validation
Understanding of semiconductor subsystems
Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills in an R&D environment
Experience supporting cross‑site engineering teams and contributing to globally distributed development
Preferred Certifications:
Critical Manufacturing Automation Developer Certification
Critical Manufacturing Back‑end Certification
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.
Salary
CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: $86,000.00 - $183,000.00.
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.
