Process Engineer 6

Lam Research•Fremont, CA

4d•$146,000 - $311,000

About The Position

As a Supplier Engineer at Lam Research, you will work with cutting-edge technology, material science, and surface engineering. The role manages suppliers for surface treatments such as anodization and plating, develops the global supplier base and technical capabilities, and ensures consistent quality and scalability in high-volume manufacturing (HVM). The position contributes to customer success and the development of next-generation semiconductor technologies.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field and 12 or more years of experience; or a PhD and 8 or more years of experience; or equivalent experience.
Ten years of experience in a similar role, with exposure to surface treatments and/or plating in high-volume manufacturing highly desired.
Strong foundation in surface-treatment processes such as anodization, plating, electrochemistry, and precision-cleaning principles.
Hands-on experience with plating chemistry formulations.
Strong project management, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with laboratory work and semiconductor equipment, including experience in surface preparation and analytical techniques.
In-depth understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and/or Design of Experiments (DOE).
Working knowledge of statistical analysis and problem-solving methodologies.
Experience with statistical tools such as JMP or Minitab.
Background in Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD), Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD), Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition (PECVD), or Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD).
Knowledge of material synthesis and material characterization.
Experience in collaborative, matrixed environments with diverse teams, semiconductor customers, and/or partners.
Experience in semiconductor processes, process design, deposition, dielectric or conductor etch, or metal films.

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional teams—including business development, engineering, manufacturing, processing engineering, field service, and suppliers—from new product development launch through production release.
Lead problem-solving by defining problems and objectives, assessing risk, developing approaches, analyzing results, and making recommendations.
Coordinate development activities with suppliers and product groups.
Implement industry-standard process-control methods, including Six Sigma techniques, to improve production efficiency and quality.
Develop continuous improvement plans for existing manufacturing processes to increase first-pass yield.
Review and enhance processing techniques and methods used to manufacture and fabricate products.
Develop and sustain new processes and process improvements to reduce production costs and increase yields.
Provide leadership, direction, and mentorship to commodity supplier engineers in support of execution activities.
Lead projects involving innovative concepts and approaches for process development, automation, and portability.