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Configuration Engineer 3

Lam Research

Nov 21, 2025
The group you'll be a part of The Global Operations Group brings information systems, facilities, supply chain, logistics,and high-volume manufacturing together to drive the engine of our global business operations.We help Lam deliver industry-leading solutions with speed and efficiency, while activelysupporting the resilient and profitable growth of Lam's business. The impact you'll make As a Configuration Engineer, you will be a key contributor to the company's ability to deliver complex, high-value systems to customers with precision and speed. Your work ensures that every order meets exact customer specifications, enabling the organization to maintain its reputation for quality and reliability in a fast-paced, high-tech industry. Your ability to combine technical rigor with strong judgment and collaboration will help the company achieve operational excellence and sustained growth. What you'll do Demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and strong communication skills while operating in a Pilot/NPI environment. Support the global configuration engineering community by participating in and assisting others within the role community. Configure unique Sales Order Bills of Material (OBOMs) from customer quotes and non-standard requests (NSRs), with a goal of zero defects. Review incoming Order BOM changes to understand engineering and manufacturing needs. Adhere to the Order BOM Change process and maintain a high level of accuracy in implementing those changes. Ensure timely implementation of unique, non-standard, customer-specific requirements and engineering changes on OBOMs. Hold yourself and peers accountable for high-quality configurations using existing tools for self-review and peer review. Coordinate mechanical, electrical, and software engineering efforts to meet the production requirements of customer-specific systems. Participate in and champion configuration engineering processes in cross-functional teams to resolve issues throughout the lifecycle of an order. Who we're looking for Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 5 years of related experience; or 3 years and a Master's degree. Knowledge of semiconductor industry, or similar high-tech manufacturing industry. Experience in leading matrixed teams of peers with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and personality types. Experience in Pilot/NPI environment. Proven ability to adapt to urgent issues and process changes. Decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, including problem definition, root-cause analysis, and 8D experience. Adaptability, ability to persuade, and compromise effectively. Ability to troubleshoot an issue and test a variety of solutions. Data analysis and process optimization skills. Ability to successfully interact with and coordinate across diverse parts of the organization, technical and non-technical. Continuous improvement mindset. Understanding of planning and order management processes. Strong understanding of Bill of Materials (BOM) structures, configuration control, and change management processes. Attention to detail. 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. #LI-YS1 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. >