[Remote] Staff AI CAD Engineering - Applications Engineer Job Details | Lam Research Corporation

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Lam Research is dedicated to excellence in the design and engineering of etch and deposition products in the semiconductor industry. They are seeking a highly specialized AI & CAD Engineering Applications Expert to lead the design, development, and deployment of AI-driven automation and intelligence within CAD and engineering workflows, transforming traditional rule-based automation into intelligent systems.ResponsibilitiesArchitect and develop AI-enabled CAD automation solutions across the engineering lifecycle, 3D geometry creation and analysis(Including algorithms), concept design, detailed modeling, validation, detailing, and change managementApply machine learning, generative AI, and optimization techniques to enhance CAD automation beyond traditional rule-based scriptingLead AI-based initiativesDevelop and maintain custom CAD applications and tools using NX Open / Creo APIs/Toolkit (Visual Basic, C#, C++, Python)Build robust CAD automation solutions covering modeling, assemblies, drawings, sheet metal, routing, and validation workflowsIntegrate CAD with PDM/PLM systems (e.g., Teamcenter) and other enterprise systems using APIs, web services, and data pipelinesDesign pipelines to extract, structure, and learn from CAD, BOM, drawing, and engineering standards dataCollaborate with data and platform teams to operationalize AI models within production CAD environmentsEvaluate model performance, reliability, and scalability for engineering use casesAct as AI/CAD Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting engineering teams, CAD automation groups, and program managersPartner with Product Groups, IT, and Key Lam AI Teams to identify high-ROI AI opportunities in engineering workflowsMentor engineers and developers on AI-enabled CAD automation best practicesDevelop Engineering CAD AI strategies, roadmaps and visionSkillsBachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related Engineering discipline8+ years of hands-on experience with CAD systems and engineering applications, with 4+ years in CAD automation/customizationDeep and demonstrated experience applying AI/ML, optimization, or generative techniques to engineering or CAD-adjacent problemsStrong expertise in NX and/or Creo (modeling, assemblies, drawings)Proficiency with NX Open / Creo APIs, C#, C++, and/or PythonSolid foundation in geometry, numerical methods, and engineering physicsExperience with AI/ML concepts, including supervised learning, rule extraction, optimization, or generative modelsFamiliarity with SQL, REST APIs, data formats (XML/JSON), and system integrationExperience deploying AI in production CAD environments (not just POCs)Knowledge of PLM, engineering change management, and configuration workflowsExperienced with Teamcenter automation using SOA and ITKExposure to cloud platforms, GitHub, Scrum, DevOps, and MLOps conceptsExperience working in semiconductor or complex industrial engineering environmentsCompany OverviewLam Research supplies wafer fabrication equipment and services to the worldwide semiconductor industry. It was founded in 1980, and is headquartered in Fremont, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.lamresearch.com.Company H1B SponsorshipLam Research has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 30 in 2026, 242 in 2025, 239 in 2024, 170 in 2023, 216 in 2022, 242 in 2021, 182 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.