Lam Research reviews

4.1

83% would recommend to a friend

(2,418 total reviews)
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Tim Archer

94% approve of CEO

86% positive business outlook

Lam Research has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 2,418 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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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
Recommend
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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

5.0
Feb 13, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

Great management, good pay, focused, challenging work. Shouldn't have left, but I was moving to another city.

Cons

Could use some more training up front so it is easier to settle in.

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