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As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for fea engineer in Oregon is $107,581.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $88,800.00 and $123,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a FEA (Finite Element Analysis) Engineer, you need a strong background in mechanical or structural engineering, proficiency in mathematical modeling, and typically a bachelor's or master's degree in a related field. Mastery of FEA software tools such as ANSYS, Abaqus, or NASTRAN, and relevant certifications, are commonly required. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and clear communication skills help you interpret data and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. These skills are essential to ensure accurate simulations, optimize product designs, and contribute to successful engineering projects.

What does an FEA engineer do?

As a FEA Engineer, your daily tasks often include developing finite element models, running simulations to predict product behavior under various conditions, and analyzing the results to identify potential design improvements or weaknesses. You will collaborate closely with design, manufacturing, and test teams to ensure simulation results align with real-world performance and project requirements. You may also be responsible for documenting your findings, presenting recommendations, and refining models based on new data or project needs. This role provides opportunities to impact product safety, reliability, and efficiency through your technical expertise.

What is an FEA engineer?

An FEA (Finite Element Analysis) Engineer is responsible for using computer simulations to analyze the structural, thermal, and fluid dynamics behavior of products or components. They use FEA software like ANSYS, Abaqus, or NASTRAN to predict stresses, deformations, and failures in materials under various conditions. FEA Engineers work in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing to optimize designs, improve product reliability, and reduce costs. Their role involves interpreting results, validating simulations with physical tests, and collaborating with design teams to enhance product performance.

Infographic showing various Fea Engineer job openings in Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,581 per year, or $51.7 per hour.

Mechanical Engineer 3

Lam Research Corporation

Tualatin, OR • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago


Lam Research rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 46 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

129th of 487 rated machine equipment manufacturers


Job description

Deposition Products Group
In the Global Products Group, we are dedicated to excellence in the design and engineering of Lam's etch and deposition products. We drive innovation to ensure our cutting-edge solutions are helping to solve the biggest challenges in the semiconductor industry.
The impact you'll make
As a Mechanical Engineer at Lam, you're designing and defining cutting-edge semiconductor wafer processing equipment. You will be challenged to solve multi-disciplinary problems involving mechanical design, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, material science, electro-mechanical systems, sensors, and other areas through a combination of analysis and experimentation. Your role involves feasibility studies, design, prototyping, testing, and guiding teams in detailed design and fabrication. You provide the crucial designs and results that allow the team to achieve our next generation products.
What you'll do
  • Support the full life cycle of mechanical and electro-mechanical systems from concept to productization including conceptualization, designing, CAD modeling, development, and test/validation.
  • Designs components using variety of metals, ceramics, quartz, plastics, and advanced coatings.
  • Ensure documentation aligns with SEMI, Lam standards, and industry best practices for geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
  • Conduct detailed analysis including structural, finite element analysis (FEA), thermal, heat transfer, stress, vibrations, fluid and gas flow dynamics, and manufacturability to properly specify designs.
  • Develop and conduct feasibility studies and test plans to characterize and validate design performance.
  • Prepare high-quality reports and technical presentations to clearly communicate design intent, evaluation, and validation to a diverse audience in design reviews.
  • Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure solutions can be manufactured with high-quality, cost-optimized, and to requirements.
  • Provide key deliverables including Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), technical specifications, risk analysis, test specifications, and design review presentations.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to more junior engineers.

Who we're looking for
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 5+ years of experience; or Master's degree with 3+ years; or Ph.D. demonstrating strong analysis and experimental achievements.
  • Excellent communication, both written and verbal, and technical presentation skills.
  • Highly proficient in 3D CAD tools such as CREO, Siemens NX, ProE, SolidWorks, and others.
  • Hands-on experimental and design background coupled with solid engineering skills.

Preferred qualifications
  • Experience in Semiconductor industry is a plus.
  • Experience in project management, managing projects, and problem solving while managing time and multiple priorities.

Our commitment
We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.
Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.
Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely. 'On-site Flex' you'll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. '
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Our Perks and Benefits
At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That's why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.

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About Lam Research

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Lam Research designs and builds products for semiconductor manufacturing, including equipment for thin film deposition, plasma etch, photoresist strip, and wafer cleaning processes.

Industry

Manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Fremont, CA, US

Year founded

1980

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