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      Lam Research

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      Lam Research reviews

      4.1

      83% would recommend to a friend

      (2,425 total reviews)
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      Tim Archer

      94% approve of CEO

      87% positive business outlook

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      4.1

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      4.1

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      4.1

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      3.9

      Career opportunities

      3.7

      Work/Life balance

      3.7

      Senior management

      Lam Research has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 2,425 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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      2.0
      Mar 6, 2012

      Working at Lam is extremely high pressure and you are compensated well for it.

      Staff process engineer
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      Pros

      Lam research is one of the top companies that manufacture tools for semiconductor fabrication. Lam's plasma etch business is highly regarded and you would have the chance to contribute in this area. You would also gain experience in managing yourself in a very challenging work environment with high demands placed on technical ability and work load.

      Cons

      The work environment at Lam is fast paced and very little deference is given to work-life balance. If you want to advance, be expected to devote a major portion of your energy to work.

      5.0
      Mar 1, 2012

      excellent

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      Challenging, you are accountabile, very focused on employee development, technologically advanced company, very disciplined company to strategy and tactical execution.

      Cons

      long hours, many reporting deadlines, tight timelines, currency of information is always new, matrix organization sometimes difficult to execute task.

      5.0
      Feb 15, 2012

      One of the best managed companies in semiconductor equipment industry in United States

      Senior process engineer
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      Pros

      - Top-notch technology in dry etch - Market share leader - Highly-qualified, motivated work force - Heavy R&D investment - Competitive salary and top benefits in semi-tool industry of the Bay Area - Practices business in an ethical way - Support to employee's day-to-day life is outstanding (Help Desk, HR, IT, Benefits, lab supplies, Logistics, laptop, iPhone/BB, etc.)

      Cons

      - Very often it is stressful to meet customer's demo requirements (Specs and timelines) - Need to invest more on metrology tools (SEM, CD-SEM, etc.) to cut down queue time for engineers - Compared to other semi-tool companies, although Lam had relatively less lay-off's but still had laid-off people during 08/09 downturn - Middle and 1st-line managers are mostly promoted from technical positions. They are lack of good interpersonal skills. Need to offer them effective training

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