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Lam Research Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 28 Jan 2025

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I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Mar 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

9 Questions

  • Q1. My previous work experience.
  • Q2. Sfd ,BMD , section modulus
  • Q3. Stress strain curve and steel vs aluminum property/behavior
  • Ans. 

    Stress strain curve shows the relationship between stress and strain in a material. Steel is stronger but less ductile than aluminum.

    • Stress strain curve is a graphical representation of the behavior of a material under stress

    • Steel has a higher yield strength and ultimate strength than aluminum

    • Aluminum is more ductile and has a higher strain hardening capacity than steel

    • Steel is more brittle than aluminum and is prone t...

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  • Q4. DFMEA, problem solving methodology
  • Q5. Basic day to day heat transfer experience based questions using ceiling fans, hot coffee mug, pressurized cooking vessels.
  • Q6. Few GD&T questions (bonus tolerance, composite tolerance etc.)
  • Q7. Stack up analysis
  • Q8. Few manufacturing process for sheet metal operations and when to use when in accordance to volume,lead time and cost balancing.
  • Ans. 

    Different sheet metal manufacturing processes and their suitability based on volume, lead time, and cost.

    • Laser cutting for high volume and precision

    • Punching for medium volume and cost-effective production

    • Waterjet cutting for low volume and complex shapes

    • Bending for forming and shaping

    • Stamping for high volume and repetitive shapes

    • Roll forming for continuous production of long parts

    • Choosing the right process based on the...

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  • Q9. Free body diagram (1-2 to check basic engineering acumen)
  • Ans. 

    A free body diagram is a visual representation of the forces acting on a body.

    • It shows all the external forces acting on a body

    • It helps in analyzing the forces and their effects on the body

    • It is used in engineering to design and analyze structures and machines

    • It is important to label all the forces and their directions in the diagram

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - just be clear with your basics
Be ready to answer any questions been asked regarding your previous work experience and or college projects

Senior Engineer Mechanical Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Few manufacturing process for sheet metal operations and when to use when in accordance to volume,lead time and cost balancing.
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I applied via Newspaper Ad and was interviewed before May 2021. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Project handled and escalation
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Project handled and any escalation
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Project handled and any escalation
Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Package discussed & work culture and office ethics

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Lam Research Project Engineer 2 interview:
  • Mechanical Engineering
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Don’t prefer this company since no job security and no hike

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in Jul 2020. There were 7 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Technical focus, innovative/creativity, Ownership and accountability, Above and beyond, skills etc

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be Prepared to demonstrate with good technical project details, your contribution and value addition, hands-on and design calculation s and always showcase what differentiation you can bring ( Patent, six Sigma, Triz, DFMA, system engineering etc)

Engineering Manager Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. System Design - how would design a trading system, what db, cloud you would consider and why? how would ensure data is real time not near real time? How would you set up devOps for this ?
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I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before May 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Simple automation related questions. Basic java questions, 2 analytical question, manual testing related questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Average interview.
You must have automation background, simple question they asked related to manual testing and automation. Be very confident that's what they check mainly.
Only advice is be very formal and don't be nervous, answer smartly show the confident you have inside.

Sdet (Software Development Engineer in Test) Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. 4) How to send the values without using sendkeys method?
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Lam Research Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Lam Research interview?
Lam Research interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Lam Research interview process are Technical, One-on-one Round and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for Lam Research interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Lam Research. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Lam Research expect are Fabrication, Semiconductor, Research, Simulation and Troubleshooting.
What are the top questions asked in Lam Research interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Lam Research interview -

  1. Few manufacturing process for sheet metal operations and when to use when in ac...read more
  2. 1. How will access files in a different server? 2. There are several files all...read more
  3. 1- what is Malware outbreak and how will you handle this ? 2-what is kerberoast...read more
How long is the Lam Research interview process?

The duration of Lam Research interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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