The 9,200 sq. ft. facility will initially employ 150 people from the Treasure Valley.
BOISE, Idaho — Lam Research celebrated the opening of a new 9,200-square-foot facility in the Treasure Valley on Tuesday morning.
The new office will initially employ about 150 people from the Boise area. It will be the third office operated by the company in Idaho, according to their website.
Teams at the site will focus on collaborative research, development, and high-volume manufacturing efforts to advance Micron’s memory technology. Company leaders said the new space allows room for additional growth as Lam continues to expand operations across the region.
According to a news release, Lam Research’s new office is part of a multi-year effort to increase operational speed as the semiconductor industry supports artificial intelligence. The company’s manufacturing equipment and processes are used in chip production.
The company was joined by Idaho Sen. Jim Risch, representatives from Micron Technology, and local government, community, and academic leaders.
“Lam’s expansion in Idaho provides critical infrastructure near one of our largest customers and enables us to accelerate our operations in America’s leading hub for world-class memory chip manufacturing,” said Neil Fernandes, Lam’s senior vice president of global customer operations.
The Boise expansion builds on more than 30 years of Lam’s presence in the Treasure Valley and is part of what the company describes as a multi-year strategy to boost operational capacity as chipmakers scale up for artificial intelligence-driven demand.
Micron, headquartered in Boise, recently named Lam its Outstanding Front End Equipment Supplier of the Year for 2025.
“Micron’s memory manufacturing operations in Boise—along with our planned expansions—are essential to strengthening America’s technology leadership,” said John Whitman, Micron’s corporate vice president of central engineering and procurement.
Sen. Risch said the new office further reinforces Idaho’s role in domestic semiconductor manufacturing.
“A strong supply of American-made semiconductors is critical to our economy and national security,” Risch said in a news release. “Lam Research’s new Boise office helps solidify Idaho’s leadership while supporting job creation and technological advancement.”
The ceremony also included Craig Quarterman, district director for U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson, along with representatives from the Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce, Boise State University, and local nonprofit organizations. Speakers highlighted Lam’s partnerships with academic and community groups aimed at workforce development and community resilience.
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