Where talent, hard work, purpose , values interconnect and pay off - Anonymous employee Lam Research Employee Review

5.0
Dec 7, 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Lam offered me my first job in the US and a 14+ year career that has been challenging and extremely rewarding. As a female engineer and a foreigner, I feel privileged to be part of a company that has supported my professional growth, appreciated my contribution and fulfilled me beyond my expectations. This is a company made of people truly passionate and skilled, a company with a world class executive team, that matches the quality and integrity of every other level. There is no other way to perform and grow the way Lam Research has done so, if not for the extraordinary vision of the leadership team and the skilled and motivated workforce. There is no way to deliver, year after year, unprecedented results if there wasn't an environment of respect, trust, and teamwork. It has been an honor to be part of the company under the leadership that raised the bar during the past years, that inspired us to execute what seemed impossible, that made us believe in our collective power and that changed the lives of thousands of people through stock performance and profit sharing. I look forward to many more years at Lam, to the opportunities ahead and the fortune to work with and for, remarkable people.

Cons

Opportunity means hard work, high level or performance means hard work.. if you understand that, you will thrive at Lam

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Lam Research Response
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Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are glad you are finding Lam Research a great place to work during your 14+ year career. Continuous improvement and teamwork are two of our Core Values, and we are pleased that you are experiencing both through your professional development here. Lam values the contributions of our employees to the success of our company, and we appreciate having you as part of the Lam Research team. -Lam Research

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