Great company, great people, excellent opportunities in many global locations - Anonymous employee Lam Research Employee Review

5.0
Feb 20, 2014
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Lam is a great example of a high tech company mostly unknown to the average person. There are excellent opportunities for tech types, and in many disciplines.

Cons

The challenge of working for a company that prides itself on operational excellence is that one must always be at the top of their game and fully utilizing all their time at work.

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