Not a good company to join if you want to further your career prospect - Field Service Engineer Lam Research Employee Review

1.0
Nov 1, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

- Ample of overtime work - can be good and bad (That is if you are working at a workstation that is difficult and have lots of recurring issues) - Transport allowance & phone reimbursement is good - Benefits somewhat ok. Comparing to competition within the semiconductor industry - Peers are ok, depending on which team. Thus far, if require help from senior engineers most of the them quite helpful.

Cons

- Baseline salary is so-so (other companies are faring much better in this) - Relatively slow increment if you are not working on high level projects (or somehow not chosen by your own direct report supervisor/manager) - Lack of product training, a lot of times just OJT and the management just expect employees to work along the lines and try their best to satisfy customer. - Company direction is not working smart but to always fulfill customer just to get their blessing. Making customer in complete reliance of field engineer. - Absolute zero work life balance and no training provided to enhance own personal growth and development skills.

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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
Recommend
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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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