Materials Scientist 4

Lam Research•Tualatin, OR

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Deposition Product Group Materials Science & Technology Group is responsible for the innovation, development, and validation of high-performance advanced materials and surface treatments for use in the challenging environmental operating conditions inside of semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment. Successful innovation requires advanced materials science and engineering knowledge, a deep problem-solving mindset, and a high aptitude for working in cross-functional teams (CFTs).

Requirements

B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or Metallurgical Engineering with 5+ years of relevant work experience
Knowledge of metallurgy and electrochemistry; additionally, performance of materials in complex thermal-mechanical-chemical stresses environments
Experience working in a laboratory environment including set-up, operation, and troubleshooting
Experience with analytical and test methods including advanced materials characterization and mechanical property testing
Working knowledge of standard test methods for materials performance
Working knowledge of techniques for structured experimental design, small sample size statistics, statistical methods, design for reliability, and high-volume manufacturing
Working knowledge of structured problem-solving methodologies and tools
Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently
Ability to react productively to shifting priorities to meet business needs and deadlines.
Excellent people skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently with diverse teams, customers, internal and external partners

Nice To Haves

Interest in advanced technology and an on-going desire to learn
Inclusive, enthusiastic, self-motivated, curious, and a sense of humor
Collaboration/ Matrix environment mindset
Experience in semiconductor industry

Responsibilities

Drive engineering development to deliver superior solutions through systematic empirical and modeling efforts
Identify opportunities and lead programs in materials science & engineering, chemistry, physics, mechanics, and fabrication methods to develop novel materials and surface treatments
Utilize best practices in experimental design, structured problem-solving, data interpretation, and additional disciplined approaches to enhance material performance
Define, plan, and conduct accelerated life testing, materials characterization, and failure analysis (FA) to enhance engineering capability for design of robust hardware and to determine hardware lifetime
Communicate key learnings to define system operational boundaries and next generation technology
Present hardware solutions along with analyses supported by data and mechanism understandings for deployment in Lam Research deposition tools