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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID 194787
Date posted 03/31/2026
Work Location Model On-site Flex
Work Location Fremont-CA
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
The candidate will be part of the Lam CSBG, as an IT engineer of the Fab Integrated Technology Services (FITS) team, responsible for global and regional fab IT and Security technology delivery, deployment and operation. The FITS team is a group of talented IT professionals with diverse skillsets & experiences, lending to many learning opportunities from working cross functional with other Lam departments (Product, Customer Services, Operation etc.), and will be interfacing with Lam customers at fab sites. The IT engineer is responsible for providing technical assistance and guidance to deploy and support Lam Advance Services products infrastructure at Lam customer Fabs or Lam regional offices, from early in product development to high volume deployment. The IT engineer will be the technical liaison between Lam stakeholders (account team, engineering, productivity, product management) and customer IT teams as needed.
- Work with cross-functional teams and vendors
- Build, manage and support networking devices, servers and other tools
- Configure, install, and support applications
- Maintain architecture diagrams, define processes and procedures
- Act as top-tier escalation for complex issues, lead RCA and long-term fixes
Who we’re looking for
- Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; Information Technology or equivalent work experience
- Intermediate level knowledge of product/services capabilities, system interdependencies/data flow, and technical tools for troubleshooting intermediate to advanced level customer technical questions and incidents
- This position requires travel up to 25% domestic and international
Preferred working experiences
- Worked in a Fab environment or familiar with Semiconductor industry
- Mandarin speaking a plus
- Some hands on experience with Cisco switches
- Some hands on experience with different servers/HW types
- Understand and have effectively administered systems with PowerShell
- Extensive experience working with Hyper-V
- Troubleshoot Linux OS and the ability to provide solutions
- Administered Antimalware/Antivirus systems
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 - $192,000.00.
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.
Requisition ID 194787
Date posted 03/31/2026
Work Location Model On-site Flex
Work Location Fremont-CA
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
The candidate will be part of the Lam CSBG, as an IT engineer of the Fab Integrated Technology Services (FITS) team, responsible for global and regional fab IT and Security technology delivery, deployment and operation. The FITS team is a group of talented IT professionals with diverse skillsets & experiences, lending to many learning opportunities from working cross functional with other Lam departments (Product, Customer Services, Operation etc.), and will be interfacing with Lam customers at fab sites. The IT engineer is responsible for providing technical assistance and guidance to deploy and support Lam Advance Services products infrastructure at Lam customer Fabs or Lam regional offices, from early in product development to high volume deployment. The IT engineer will be the technical liaison between Lam stakeholders (account team, engineering, productivity, product management) and customer IT teams as needed.
- Work with cross-functional teams and vendors
- Build, manage and support networking devices, servers and other tools
- Configure, install, and support applications
- Maintain architecture diagrams, define processes and procedures
- Act as top-tier escalation for complex issues, lead RCA and long-term fixes
Who we’re looking for
- Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; Information Technology or equivalent work experience
- Intermediate level knowledge of product/services capabilities, system interdependencies/data flow, and technical tools for troubleshooting intermediate to advanced level customer technical questions and incidents
- This position requires travel up to 25% domestic and international
Preferred working experiences
- Worked in a Fab environment or familiar with Semiconductor industry
- Mandarin speaking a plus
- Some hands on experience with Cisco switches
- Some hands on experience with different servers/HW types
- Understand and have effectively administered systems with PowerShell
- Extensive experience working with Hyper-V
- Troubleshoot Linux OS and the ability to provide solutions
- Administered Antimalware/Antivirus systems
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 - $192,000.00.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Technical Support Jobs at Lam Research Jobs
Align your resume to equipment-specific experience
Lam's Technical Support teams troubleshoot specific tool platforms like Kiyo or Syndion. Tailor your resume to name the exact semiconductor equipment you've serviced or supported, not just broad categories like 'capital equipment' or 'manufacturing tools'.
Target Lam's field service and customer support pipeline
Many Technical Support openings at Lam are tied to customer sites near fabs in Oregon, Texas, or California. Search by location to identify roles closest to major chipmaker clusters, where Lam tends to hire on a rolling basis throughout the year.
Confirm OPT STEM extension eligibility before applying
Lam falls under NAICS codes that qualify for STEM OPT extensions, so your 24-month extension is viable if your degree is on the STEM Designated Degree Program List. Confirm your program code with your DSO before your initial OPT period ends.
Use Migrate Mate to surface active sponsorship openings
Lam posts Technical Support roles across multiple job boards inconsistently. Use Migrate Mate to filter specifically for Lam Research roles that include visa sponsorship, so you're not manually screening postings that exclude international candidates.
Prepare for H-1B petition timing tied to the annual cap
If you're transitioning from OPT to H-1B, Lam must file your petition in March for an October 1 start. Build that nine-month gap into your job search timeline so your OPT authorization covers the period between your offer and your H-1B effective date.
Understand how PERM affects long-term sponsorship planning
For EB-2 or EB-3 Green Card sponsorship, Lam must run a PERM labor certification through DOL before filing your immigrant petition. Technical Support roles often require documented specialty requirements to survive PERM audit scrutiny, so work with your assigned immigration counsel to ensure your job description is precise.
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Find Technical Support at Lam Research JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Lam Research sponsor H-1B visas for Technical Support roles?
Yes, Lam Research sponsors H-1B visas for Technical Support positions. These roles typically qualify as specialty occupations because they require applied knowledge of semiconductor equipment systems and a relevant engineering or applied science degree. Lam works with immigration counsel to file H-1B petitions, and sponsorship is generally available for candidates hired into permanent, full-time Technical Support roles.
How do I apply for Technical Support jobs at Lam Research?
Applications go through Lam Research's careers portal at lamresearch.com/careers. Filter by function or keyword to find Technical Support and field service roles. Postings specify whether visa sponsorship is available, but not all do consistently. Migrate Mate aggregates Lam's open roles with sponsorship filters applied, which makes it easier to identify relevant positions without screening each posting manually.
Which visa types does Lam Research commonly use for Technical Support hires?
Lam Research sponsors across several visa categories for Technical Support, including H-1B for specialty occupation workers, F-1 OPT and CPT for students completing relevant engineering or technical programs, TN visas for qualified Canadian and Mexican nationals, J-1 for training-based roles, and EB-2 or EB-3 immigrant visa categories for candidates pursuing a Green Card through employment-based sponsorship.
What qualifications does Lam Research expect for Technical Support positions?
Most Technical Support roles at Lam require a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, applied physics, or a closely related field. Hands-on experience with semiconductor process equipment, particularly etch or deposition tools, carries significant weight. Field service experience, the ability to read schematics, and familiarity with wafer fabrication environments are commonly required rather than preferred in these postings.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for a Technical Support offer at Lam Research?
Timeline depends on visa type. H-1B sponsorship through the annual lottery requires filing in March for an October 1 start, so expect a six-to-nine month window from offer to authorization. OPT and CPT authorizations move faster, typically two to three months through your university's DSO. PERM-based Green Card sponsorship through DOL can take one to two years before the immigrant petition stage begins.
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