Job Satifaction - Staff Field Service Engineer Lam Research Employee Review

4.0
Jul 18, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

I was able to move up in Lam with some efforts on my part. At 1st I was in the Training Department then got the opportunity to move over to tech support in Engineering. Enjoyed the travel and support while assigned and eventually move up to Engineering Manager in Tech Support.

Cons

Travel was a bit much and after some big dips in the industry had to take on lower jobs. I was never able to recover and certain Managers were not truthful and basically deceitful. This was not the hole company as I still enjoyed my time. Was let go while on the road. Should have been brought home as I had to go through trying to get back home and I had the question of will I be paid to go home. HR helped out and got me home with the pay for the days after layoff. Manger at that point did not have my respect.

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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
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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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