Test Engineer 3

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. As a Test Engineer at Lam, you'll design and implement efficient testing methods for product development and manufacturing, improving quality and reducing cycle time. You'll perform diagnostic tests, design test features and equipment, and create detailed specifications for new products. Your strategic planning of labor, schedules, and equipment ensures effective testing operations. The Pilot Floor Support Test Engineer provides hands-on test engineering support to the pilot manufacturing floor during swing shift hours, Monday through Thursday from 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM. This role is responsible for supporting efficient production, rapid issue resolution, and successful product builds. The engineer develops, maintains, and improves manufacturing process documentation, including creating and updating visual work instructions in the Manufacturing Execution System (MES), to ensure consistent execution and alignment with engineering requirements. This position also drives continuous improvement in test processes by implementing solutions that reduce cycle time, improve labor efficiency, and enhance product quality. In addition, the role supports the deployment of hardware and software test solutions, including scripting-based automation, for the testing and characterization of complex electromechanical assemblies. A key responsibility of this role is providing direct on-site troubleshooting and technical support to swing shift manufacturing operations, resolving production and test-related issues quickly to minimize downtime and keep build schedules on track.

Responsibilities

Design and implement efficient testing methods for product development and manufacturing, improving quality and reducing cycle time; Perform diagnostic tests, design test features and equipment, and create detailed specifications for new products; Strategically plan labor, schedules, and equipment to ensure effective testing operations; Provide hands-on test engineering support to the pilot manufacturing floor during swing shift hours, Monday through Thursday from 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM; Support efficient production, rapid issue resolution, and successful product builds; Develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing process documentation, including creating and updating visual work instructions in the Manufacturing Execution System (MES); Drive continuous improvement in test processes by implementing solutions that reduce cycle time, improve labor efficiency, and enhance product quality; Support deployment of hardware and software test solutions, including scripting-based automation, for testing and characterization of complex electromechanical assemblies; Provide direct on-site troubleshooting and technical support to swing shift manufacturing operations

Requirements

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; or equivalent work experience.

Nice to have

Must be willing to work a swing-shift schedule; Proven track record of problem solving and critical thinking skills in resolving electro-mechanical issues; Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and schematics, 2D/3D models, technical data sheets; Driven, highly organized, strong attention to detail; Strong teamwork skills and strong written/verbal communication skills; Experience with the design and implementation of electro-mechanical test fixtures; Understanding of software/firmware applications, communications.