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As an Automation Developer at Lam, you will contribute directly to the innovation pipeline by enabling advanced equipment connectivity, data acquisition, and automation capabilities within Lam’s Global R&D labs across the United States (Fremont, Tualatin). 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.
Job Responsibility:
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
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or related field with 3+ 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
Nice to have:
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, particularly Critical Manufacturing MES (CMF)
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 such as RF, robotics, vacuum systems, thermal controllers, or plasma controls
Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills in an R&D environment
Experience supporting cross‑site engineering teams and contributing to globally distributed development