Process Engineer 5

Lam Research•Tualatin, OR

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

In the Global Products Group, Lam is dedicated to excellence in the design and engineering of its etch and deposition products, driving innovation to solve challenges in the semiconductor industry. As a Process Engineer at Lam, you will work with cutting-edge technology, utilizing atomic precision, materials science, and surface engineering to advance technical boundaries. The role involves developing new and advanced process formulations, defining equipment hardware to meet processing requirements, evaluating test data, and coordinating design requirements for process compatibility. Your expertise is vital for customer success and contributes significantly to the next generation of semiconductor breakthroughs.

Requirements

12 years on semiconductor equipment industry experience or Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Physics or related field with 8+ years of experience; or a PhD with 5+ years’ experience.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the operation of Lam process equipment; experience with both etch and deposition equipment is preferred.
Familiarity with Lam business processes and, specifically, the operation of Lam equipment within Lam internal labs.
Experience operating Lam process equipment in a customer manufacturing environment, specifically one that employs GLES.
Familiarity with working in a laboratory and on semiconductor equipment, including experience with surface preparation and analytical techniques.
Working knowledge of statistical analysis and problem-solving methodologies.
Background in Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD), Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD), Plasma-Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition (PECVD), or Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD).
Background in plasma physics, Reactive Ion Etching (RIE), Atomic Layer Etching (ALE), Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP), and Capacitively Coupled Plasma (CCP).
Knowledge of material synthesis and material characterization.
Experience working in a collaborative, matrixed environment with diverse teams, semiconductor customers, and/or partners.
Experience in semiconductor process design, including deposition and etch processes for dielectrics, conductors, metal films, and related materials.

Responsibilities

Conduct process engineering research, development, and evaluation in support of Lam’s cutting-edge semiconductor equipment and systems.
Review and enhance processing techniques and methods applied in the manufacture and fabrication of products.
Develop and sustain new processes and process improvements to reduce production costs and increase yields.
Compile and analyze test data to establish next steps in process development and determine appropriate limits and variables for process specifications.
Collaborate internally to plan activities, collect data, analyze results, and report on customer demonstrations for existing process applications.
Partner cross-functionally and with customers to understand roadmaps, process flows, inflection points, requirements, and business challenges.
Contribute to next-generation product development and release activities supporting the semiconductor roadmap.
Provide leadership, clear direction, and guidance to process technicians to support execution activities.
Work closely with customers to introduce and drive the adoption of new technologies at customer sites.