Electrical Engineer 2 - US-OR-Tualatin (1034), United States

Originally posted 24 September 2026 by the employer.

Develop and deliver advanced wet-processing equipment for semiconductor manufacturing.

About the role

As an Electrical Engineer 2, you will contribute to the design, development, integration, and validation of electrical systems used in advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment. This position is part of Lam Research’s Global Products Group within the Wet Equipment Technology Systems organization, which develops advanced wet-processing equipment for semiconductor manufacturing.

What you'll do

• Design and develop electrical subsystems, control panels, cable assemblies, and electrical interfaces for semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, cable drawings, bills of material, specifications, and related engineering documentation.
• Support the integration of industrial controllers, distributed I/O, power supplies, sensors, actuators, motors, drives, and other electrical components.
• Assist with the development and integration of industrial communication networks, including EtherCAT-based control systems.
• Perform hands-on laboratory testing, equipment integration, design verification, and troubleshooting.
• Assist with root-cause investigations using structured problem-solving methods such as 5-Why, fishbone analysis, and 8D.

What you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field with 2 or more years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field with relevant internship, academic, or industry experience.
• Working knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals, including analog circuits, digital circuits, control systems, signal interfaces, and electrical measurement techniques.
• Experience developing electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, or related engineering documentation.
• Familiarity with industrial electrical systems, machine controls, sensors, actuators, motors, or automation equipment.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, component specifications, and technical requirements.
• Hands-on experience using common electrical test and measurement equipment.

Nice to have

• Experience with industrial automation, programmable logic controllers, distributed I/O, motor controls, servo drives, or motion-control systems.
• Familiarity with EtherCAT network architecture, EtherCAT devices, distributed I/O, or EtherCAT-based machine controls.
• Experience with Beckhoff, TwinCAT, or a comparable industrial automation platform.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols such as EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, CAN, or serial communications.
• Experience using electrical design tools such as Zuken E3, OrCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, PCAD, SPICE, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with AC/DC power distribution, three-phase power, grounding and bonding, circuit protection, and electrical control panels.
• Familiarity with electrical safety and equipment standards such as SEMI, UL, NFPA, IEC, or CE requirements.
• Experience supporting system integration, prototype builds, design verification, qualification testing, or manufacturing release.
• Familiarity with electromagnetic compatibility and electromagnetic interference design principles.
• Basic programming, firmware, scripting, or software troubleshooting experience.
• Internship or professional experience related to semiconductor equipment, industrial automation, robotics, manufacturing equipment, or other complex electromechanical products.

Skills: electrical systems, machine controls, power distribution, industrial automation, EtherCAT