Working at Lam Research in Fremont, CA: 44 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Fremont, CA Area

"No comments, just too much politics."

"I have worked at Lam Research for over 20 years. Most of of that times span was under excellent supervision and management. However, in recent years the quality of management has deteriorated. The core values of Lam are excellent in principle, but not in execution: "Mutual Trust and Respect" are only words and are not put into practice. There are no 180 reviews of mangers and directors. Vice Presidents listen only to apple-polishing managers. Retribution for fact based disagreement with managers is frequent. I actually heard one director say that Lam "...doesn't need smart people. It needs people to work hard." This in direct contraction to the core value of "Lam Research is where successful people want to work." Well not exactly in contradiction if success is compensation for effective toadying."

"Lam Research is a well run large corporation. On an individual contributor level, you will find a very structured and at times administrative work environment. Since the merger with NVLS, engineers are becoming more specialized in job function and more focused on process rather than quick results. If you enjoy working for a company where you can wear many different hats, this is probably not for you."

"Lam Research is a dynamic and viable company that encourages its employees to take risk in achieving goals and rewards those that succeed."

"I worked in a excellent supply chain management group"

What do you like about working at Lam Research?

"engaged with top professionals in the supply chain group and learned valuable experience"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be prepared from day one to perform at a high level"

What don't you like about working at Lam Research?

"need more advancement opportunity within the supply chain group for the future"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"more flexiable work hours for employees who have small children"

What do you like about working at Lam Research?

"Company culture and vision. Also support from the company and management."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Just bring your talent and fun working there like the other."

What don't you like about working at Lam Research?

"too large of the company and not easily recognize what your achieve."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"More prize and award for people who has outstanding job performer."

What do you like about working at Lam Research?

"The projects I worked on were very interesting and challenging."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"If you did not graduated from Sanford or Berkeley university, you will not move up in Lam Research. You can also expect to be laid off within 3 years of starting at Lam due to the nature of semiconductor equipement business."

What don't you like about working at Lam Research?

"Management liked to blame people for their short coming. The place was very clickish and if you were not in the right place and didn't have the right degree from the right university. You would not get included the click no matter how much contribution you did to the company. Nature of the business is very cyclical and every 24 to 36 months Lam has a lay off. If you are not in the right click, you will get laid off!"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"It would be nice if they stop padding themselves on the back and give themselves bonuses and actually find a vision for the company beside just selling etch products. Every business verdure the company has done beside etches has resulted in failure do to lack of vision and planning."

"Lam research had a lot of politics after Mr. Bagley became the CEO"

What do you like about working at Lam Research?

"The technology was very interesting and kept me engaged."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"This company constantly goes though boom and bust the average time you can work at this company before getting laid off is around 3 to 5 years. If you do not have a PHD you have a much less secure position."

What don't you like about working at Lam Research?

"There was a lot of politics in the company where management looked to blame people for various problems with the tools. The tools were sold to customers without being well tested and the correct processes developed for the customers."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"decrease the number of middle management and have better communication with engineers."

"I love to work for Lam. Knowing all over 14 years."