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Requisition ID 198446
Date posted 04/16/2026
Work Location Chandler
Work Country United States
The group you’ll be a part of
The Customer Support Business Group focuses on enabling our customers with premier customer support throughout their lifecycle with Lam. We drive performance, productivity, safety, and quality of customers installed base performance and deliver service and lifecycle solutions for their most critical equipment and processes.
The impact you’ll make
As a Field Service Engineer at Lam, you will step into the limelight of customer support. Your work goes beyond installations and troubleshooting; it ensures the operational excellence of our complex semiconductor equipment. You're on the front lines, understanding customer needs and collaborating with various teams to deliver solutions.
What you’ll do
- Provide quality on-site repair, maintenance service, and complete installation/relocation start-up services of Lam’s complex electro-mechanical and electronic systems at customer sites.
- Perform analytical problem-solving, troubleshooting, conduct diagnostics, and isolate issues to the component level, and take corrective actions to minimize downtime, system interruptions, and equipment malfunctions.
- Keep up to date on semiconductor capital equipment and Lam products through learning, training, and certification.
- Assist in complex field modifications and updates, maintaining records and reports to coordinate activities between Lam and the customer.
- Serve as a subject matter expert, representing Lam to our valued customers, delivering exceptional customer satisfaction.
- Troubleshoot and create customer response action plans to support customer needs.
- Transparently discuss opportunities and challenges with customer to increase trust.
- Provide technical instruction and mentoring other junior engineers.
Who we’re looking for
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Engineering or related field.
- Previous experience in installation, maintenance, repair, or troubleshooting of semiconductor capital equipment.
- Proficiency in interpreting electrical and mechanical schematics, diagrams, and operation manuals.
- Able to work in a clean room environment while wearing personal protective safety equipment, or cleanroom suit.
- Frequently position oneself (e.g., bend, stoop, reach, walk, sit, twist, squat, kneel, climb, stand) to perform job tasks for extended periods.
- Able to travel frequently - domestically and internationally, based on customer needs, flexibility to work a variety shifts including compressed and alternative workweeks including overtime and on-call if needed.
Preferred qualifications
- Proficiency in basic computer skills and familiarity with common office software including Microsoft Office Suite.
- Communication skills, both written and verbal, in English.
- Foundational analytical and problem-solving skills.
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
Salary Range for this position: $53,000.00 - $111,000.00.
The above salary range for this position is relevant to applicants that reside in California and most states. 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.

Requisition ID 198446
Date posted 04/16/2026
Work Location Chandler
Work Country United States
The group you’ll be a part of
The Customer Support Business Group focuses on enabling our customers with premier customer support throughout their lifecycle with Lam. We drive performance, productivity, safety, and quality of customers installed base performance and deliver service and lifecycle solutions for their most critical equipment and processes.
The impact you’ll make
As a Field Service Engineer at Lam, you will step into the limelight of customer support. Your work goes beyond installations and troubleshooting; it ensures the operational excellence of our complex semiconductor equipment. You're on the front lines, understanding customer needs and collaborating with various teams to deliver solutions.
What you’ll do
- Provide quality on-site repair, maintenance service, and complete installation/relocation start-up services of Lam’s complex electro-mechanical and electronic systems at customer sites.
- Perform analytical problem-solving, troubleshooting, conduct diagnostics, and isolate issues to the component level, and take corrective actions to minimize downtime, system interruptions, and equipment malfunctions.
- Keep up to date on semiconductor capital equipment and Lam products through learning, training, and certification.
- Assist in complex field modifications and updates, maintaining records and reports to coordinate activities between Lam and the customer.
- Serve as a subject matter expert, representing Lam to our valued customers, delivering exceptional customer satisfaction.
- Troubleshoot and create customer response action plans to support customer needs.
- Transparently discuss opportunities and challenges with customer to increase trust.
- Provide technical instruction and mentoring other junior engineers.
Who we’re looking for
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Engineering or related field.
- Previous experience in installation, maintenance, repair, or troubleshooting of semiconductor capital equipment.
- Proficiency in interpreting electrical and mechanical schematics, diagrams, and operation manuals.
- Able to work in a clean room environment while wearing personal protective safety equipment, or cleanroom suit.
- Frequently position oneself (e.g., bend, stoop, reach, walk, sit, twist, squat, kneel, climb, stand) to perform job tasks for extended periods.
- Able to travel frequently - domestically and internationally, based on customer needs, flexibility to work a variety shifts including compressed and alternative workweeks including overtime and on-call if needed.
Preferred qualifications
- Proficiency in basic computer skills and familiarity with common office software including Microsoft Office Suite.
- Communication skills, both written and verbal, in English.
- Foundational analytical and problem-solving skills.
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
Salary Range for this position: $53,000.00 - $111,000.00.
The above salary range for this position is relevant to applicants that reside in California and most states. 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.
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Frame Your Technical Credentials for Semiconductor Equipment
Customer Engineer roles at Lam Research require hands-on experience with capital equipment, electronics troubleshooting, or vacuum systems. Organize your resume and any credential evaluations around these specifics before applying, not generic engineering skills.
Target Lam Research Sites Near Fab Clusters
Lam Research places Customer Engineers near major semiconductor fabrication hubs. Focus your search on locations in Arizona, Texas, Oregon, and New York, where customer fab activity drives the highest volume of open roles and the most active sponsorship pipelines.
Use Migrate Mate to Filter Verified Sponsorship Openings
Not every Customer Engineer posting clearly states sponsorship eligibility. Use Migrate Mate to surface Lam Research openings that have a verified sponsorship history, so you're not spending time on roles that won't support your visa category.
Clarify Your OPT or CPT Timeline During Screening
If you're on F-1 OPT, be upfront about your authorization end date in early conversations. Lam Research's recruiting process for Customer Engineers can take several months, and your hiring manager needs lead time to initiate H-1B sponsorship before your OPT expires.
Understand How TN Status Applies to This Role
Canadian and Mexican engineers can qualify for TN status in the engineer category, which avoids the H-1B lottery entirely. Confirm with your employer that your specific Customer Engineer job duties and degree field satisfy DOL's TN engineer classification before your offer letter is finalized.
Get Your PERM Timing Straight Before Accepting an Offer
If you're targeting a Green Card through EB-2 or EB-3, ask your Lam Research recruiter when the company typically initiates PERM labor certification after hire. Some candidates start that conversation at the offer stage to avoid gaps between H-1B and Green Card timelines.
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Find Customer Engineer at Lam Research JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Lam Research sponsor H-1B visas for Customer Engineers?
Yes, Lam Research sponsors H-1B visas for Customer Engineers. The company has a consistent pattern of filing H-1B petitions for technical roles in its field service and customer support organization. If you're entering the H-1B lottery, Lam Research is an employer worth targeting early, since their engineering hiring volume means sponsorship for this role is a standard part of their recruiting process.
Which visa types does Lam Research commonly use for Customer Engineer roles?
H-1B is the most common pathway, but Lam Research also sponsors F-1 OPT and CPT for students in engineering programs, TN visas for Canadian and Mexican nationals, and J-1 for certain training contexts. For longer-term employment, the company supports EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship. The right category depends on your nationality, degree field, and where you are in your immigration journey.
What qualifications and experience does Lam Research expect for Customer Engineer positions?
Lam Research generally looks for a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related technical field. Hands-on experience with semiconductor equipment, RF systems, vacuum technology, or precision electromechanical systems is a strong differentiator. Customer-facing communication skills matter too, since the role involves direct interaction with fab engineers at customer sites. Some postings accept relevant associate degrees with substantial field service experience.
How do I apply for Customer Engineer jobs at Lam Research?
You can apply directly through Lam Research's careers portal, or browse verified sponsorship-eligible openings on Migrate Mate, which filters roles by visa type so you can confirm sponsorship support before applying. When you apply, tailor your resume to highlight hands-on equipment experience and any field service background. Customer Engineer roles at Lam Research are geographically tied to fab customer locations, so note your preferred region in your application.
How long does the sponsorship and hiring process take for Customer Engineer roles at Lam Research?
From first interview to offer can take four to eight weeks depending on the site and team. If H-1B sponsorship is involved, your start date is tied to USCIS processing timelines. Standard H-1B adjudication runs three to five months. Premium processing through USCIS can reduce that to 15 business days. If you're on OPT, confirm your remaining authorization window early so Lam Research's HR team can plan the petition timeline around your status.
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