Modeling and Simulation Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Lam Research • Tualatin, OR

2h

About The Position

The Office of the CTO is where innovation takes center stage. We inspire our global technical community to take on grand challenges, understand emerging trends, identify the critical inflections, and drive our sustainability, Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices that will define the next generation of semiconductors and continued impact.
The Semiverse® Methodology Team (SMT) is seeking a summer intern to support our virtual process development efforts at Lam Research using SEMulator3D® feature-scale modeling software. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of physics and chemistry fundamentals, and a working knowledge of the physical mechanisms that govern plasma‑based deposition and etch processes—such as ion energy and angular distributions, radical flux behavior, transport through plasma sheaths, and surface reaction kinetics.
In this role, you will work as part of the SMT engineering team, collaborating closely with process engineers to validate simulation results against experimental data, and with software developers to help improve modeling accuracy, robustness, and overall usability.

Requirements

• Minimum MS in Physics, Chemistry, Material Science or related fields
• Strong foundational understanding of plasma physics, semiconductor processing, and reaction kinetics.
• Familiarity with ion/radical transport, sheath behavior, and plasma–surface interaction mechanisms.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail when interpreting experimental and simulated data.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly, both verbally and in writing
• Excellent people skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently with diverse teams, customers, internal and external partners.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework or prior experience in plasma deposition/etch, process modeling, or virtual fabrication.
• Experience with scientific programming or data analysis tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB).
• Exposure to SEM, TEM, EDS, or metrology data interpretation.
• Experience with feature‑scale or reactor‑scale simulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop physics‑based feature‑scale models of plasma deposition and etch processes using SEMulator3D®, incorporating key physical mechanisms into the models.
• Analyze simulation outputs and compare predicted results with experimental measurements in partnership with process engineering teams.
• Identify gaps or mismatches between simulated and experimental trends and propose model refinements.
• Collaborate with software developers to improve workflow robustness and ease‑of‑use.
• Prepare clear visualizations, summaries, and technical documentation to communicate modeling results and insights.
• Participate in technical discussions and design reviews to improve methodology and modeling best practices.
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing by documenting learnings, challenges, and recommended modeling strategies.

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

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees