The group you’ll be a part of
WETS Deposition group at Lam India Global Hardware Technology (LIGHT) is hiring a Mechanical Program Lead Engineer for its product development engineering team.
The impact you’ll make
As a Mechanical Program Lead Engineer, you will lead the design, development, and technical ownership of complex mechanical and electro-mechanical subsystems for wafer fabrication equipment. You will drive early feasibility and architecture decisions, execute detailed design and validation, and ensure robust release to manufacturing through disciplined requirements, risk management, and cross-functional execution. This role partners closely with global engineering, program, and supplier teams to deliver reliable, cost-effective, and serviceable hardware for WETS Deposition product development programs.
What you’ll do
Design and develop substrate holder involving vaccum/mechaical/pneumatic subsystems for WETS NPD tools
Apply engineering first principles to solve structural, thermal and fluid dynamics problems




Design components using plastic and polymer materials for wet and chemical environments
Perform OEM component selection (eg: valves, regulators, fittings, tubing, and sensors)
Own subsystem delivery from concept through qualification and release
Lead or contribute in DoE (design of experiments), FMEA (failure modes & effects analysis), and DFX (design for cost, manufacturability, assembly, reliability, safety, testing, serviceability).
Drive issue resolution using structured problem‑solving methods (5‑Why, Fishbone, Pareto)
Develop, conduct and mentor feasibility studies and test plans to characterize and validate design performance.
Collaborate with CFTs such as Process, Electrical, Product Support, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams
Maintain explicit documentation of designs, calculations, risks, and decisions
Who we’re looking for
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 8+ years of experience; or Mas

📌 Mechanical Program Lead Engineer (Bengaluru)
🏢 Lam Research
📍 Bengaluru