Worked there for 12 years - Final Test Technician Lam Research Employee Review

3.0
Apr 17, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Used to be lots of opportunities and avenues for growth around 2012 to 2020. It's a California owned company now, if you like California style policies, you may like it there, They do try to train people to get along with each other, they over do it in my opinion.

Cons

Started going downhill even before covid hit and all the DEI stuff made it worse. Has gone downhill heavily since 2023. Lots of people that I worked with were laid off in 2023, many more have left due to working conditions / toxic co-workers. There are (were) a lot of great people working there, but there are (were) a lot of toxic people working there as well, made for a bumpy work experience. Toxic people do get fired eventually, but it took way longer than I felt it should have. Company moved a fair amount of manufacturing to Malaysia around 2022. I don't know, I hope things turn around for the company, America needs jobs!! I'm giving this place 5 stars for diversity and inclusion, but this is not a positive rating, it's simply a recognition that they push it down everyone's throat.

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5.0
Jun 29, 2026
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Pros

Really kind, collaborative, and supportive team. Fast paced and fun!

Cons

Poor systems, a bit clunky, and not built out well.

1.0
Jun 25, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Opportunities to support global activities

Cons

Heavy micromanagement — frequent revisions on ppt to minor details like font size and colors. Frequently calling staffs even after work hours and lunch time. Manager often takes on additional work from other teams without considering current team workload, So the manager appears supportive and “nice” externally but creates additional burden to the subordinates. Manager controls team budget strictly for team-building activities (events and meals), team members feel restrictive and reluctant to participate, for example team members dare not order appetizers, dessert or drinks on top of entrees during team events. Manager used up most of the travel budget. Biz trip and personal travel boundaries are unclear, especially when manager frequently has business trips overlaps with personal travel. Seems like manager using biz trip to get free hotel and free air tickets for PTO.

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