Engineering Technician 3

Lam Research • Tualatin, OR

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About The Position

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.
At Lam, as an Engineering Technician, you play a crucial role in supporting activities including design, test, modification, and assembly of electro-mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, and specialized test equipment. Referencing schematics, diagrams, and descriptions, you conduct testing and troubleshooting. You'll perform fault isolation and assist in determining methods to remedy malfunctions. Your commitment to precision and problem-solving enhances Lam's engineering systems.
In this role, you will directly contribute to the Metrology team in Tualatin under Global Product Operations.

Requirements

• Must meet one of the following qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a science or related field.
• Associate’s degree with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment (bunny suit, safety glasses, masks, gloves).
• Flexibility to provide on-call coverage for weekends or compressed work schedules.
• Ability to be flexible and responsive to changing priorities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a science or related field.
• Prior operation experience of XPS tool.
• Prior semiconductor experience is preferred.
• Programing/scripting experience.
• Strong team player and creative problem solver.
• Self-driven, highly organized, and demonstrates strong attention to detail.
• Capability to deal with a fast-paced, customer service-oriented mindset.
• Proficient with MS Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Provides metrology support for process group research and development activities.
• Manages wafer movements and metrology requests from an online job queue.
• Operates metrology tools with minimal direct supervision.
• Sets up metrology equipment and performs recipe adjustments within guidelines.
• Comprehends the accuracy of results and the implications of abnormal results.
• Delivers metrology results with a focus on maintaining data integrity.
• Documents and provides basic operational training to users of metrology tools.
• Runs SPC tests and tracks tool performance of metrology assets.
• Performs operational tests and fault isolation on systems and equipment.
• Assists in determining methods or actions to remedy malfunctions.
• Supports Engineers in running detailed experiments and providing written pass-down.
• Interfaces with vendor Field Service Engineers to provide support and troubleshooting ensuring timely solutions and minimal downtime.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree