Just a Job - Engineering Technician Lam Research Employee Review

4.0
15 Aug 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Good pay and benefits, opportunity to learn but a limit to learning if you do not have an advanced degree since they prefer to hire/promote Phd. candidates.

Cons

Unless you approach your manger to tell them you want to be promoted, they assume/take the position that you just want to remain in the same role/position. Personally that makes no sense and is counter-intuitive, since I am guessing about 80%-90% of all employees at almost any company would like to move up in same way or fashion. This to me is a big culture flaw.

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29 Jun 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
25 Jun 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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