Is Lam Research a good company to work for?

Lam Research has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on over 2,830 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 1% over the last 12 months. 82% of employees would recommend working at Lam Research to a friend and 84% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Lam Research have been left by employees working as Intern , Field Service Engineer (FSE) and Technical Program Manager .

Does Lam Research pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Lam Research employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Lam Research. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Lam Research?

82% of Lam Research employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Lam Research 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Lam Research?

Process Engineer (110) , Field Service Engineer (80) , Mechanical Engineer (59) , Software Engineer (48) , Engineer (47) , Program Manager (41) , Product Engineer (40) , Field Service Engineer (FSE) (36) , Senior Process Engineer (35) , Manager (34) , Engineering Technician (29) , Senior Software Engineer (29) , Final Test Technician (28) , Test Technician (28) , Director (27)

What are the pros of working at Lam Research according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits relative to industry" ((in 280 reviews)); "Small group culture is good" ((in 185 reviews)); "Great people to work with and learn from" ((in 171 reviews)); "The working group is good and the pay is good" ((in 130 reviews)); "Strong Core Values" ((in 95 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Lam Research according to real employee reviews?

"no work life balance and too busy" ((in 195 reviews)); "A bad manager will soon be replaced with a different one, and work roles change as well." ((in 57 reviews)); "At times work and life balance can be challenging" ((in 32 reviews)); "Too many layoffs." ((in 30 reviews)); "If you don't like working a lot or long hours don't look here." ((in 30 reviews))

What are employees saying about Lam Research layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Lam Research layoffs and their outlook for job security at Lam Research in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Lam Research locations?

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Lam Research reviews

4.1

82% would recommend to a friend

(2,432 total reviews)

Tim Archer

93% approve of CEO

84% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Culture & values

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Career opportunities

3.7

Senior management

3.6

Work/Life balance

Lam Research has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 2,432 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Lam Research employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

4.0

Jul 30, 2024

Great place to work with excellent benefits

Inventory control specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

We have excellent benefits. Our 401K, employee stock purchase plan and, insurance are all very good. Overall, the employees are treated very well. The culture is very laid back.

Cons

12 hour shifts are not the best for a family life. the in plant communication could be better.

3.0

Jun 19, 2024

They’re okay

Multiple

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lam is a leading company in semiconductor manufacturing technology. They have a professional environment. I’ve worked here for 7 years and have never felt demeaned or disrespected. There’s lots of opportunity to learn about this industry and the benefits are quite good.

Cons

Lam’s upper management is out of touch with its factory workers. Salary’s are too low and there are far too many people in charge that haven’t worked on a factory floor. There is a tendency to treat the floor employees as interchangeable machines that can be retasked at a moment’s notice. The gap between the “upstairs” and the “downstairs” is wide and deep. There is also a very obvious growth cap. Once an employee moves up to a certain level the career growth opportunities sort of disappear.

5.0

May 24, 2024

Great Culture and People

Senior director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Collaborative people, great benefits, competitive pay, learning opportunities, growth opportunities, values-based culture, high retention rates, nice people

Cons

Lots of work and lots of hours

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