Process Engineer 5

Lam Research•Fremont, CA

33d•$125,000 - $270,000

About The Position

As a Process Engineer in Lam Research’s Global Products Group, you will support the design and engineering of etch and deposition products for the semiconductor industry. You will develop advanced process formulations, define equipment hardware requirements, evaluate test data, and coordinate design requirements to ensure processing methods are compatible. The role applies atomic precision, material science, and surface engineering to develop and improve semiconductor processes, support customer success, and contribute to future semiconductor technologies. You will conduct process research, development, and evaluation; improve manufacturing and fabrication techniques; and develop processes that reduce production costs and increase yields. You will analyze test data to guide development and define process specifications, collaborate on customer demonstrations, and work with internal teams and customers to understand technology roadmaps and business challenges. You will also support next-generation product development and release, provide direction to process technicians, and introduce new technologies at customer sites. The position offers work location models that may combine onsite work at Lam or customer/supplier locations with remote work. The specific model for this role is not stated. For applicants residing or working onsite in the California San Francisco Bay Area, the stated salary range is $125,000 to $270,000. Offers depend on location, level, education, training, skills, experience, and other factors. Lam states that it offers a comprehensive set of benefits, without specifying individual benefits in the posting.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field and 8 or more years of experience; or a PhD and 5 or more years of experience; or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with laboratory work and semiconductor equipment, including surface preparation and analytical techniques.
In-depth understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and/or Design of Experiments (DOE).
High proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or a similar scientific computing language.
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).
Background in Plasma Physics, Reactive Ion Etching (RIE), Atomic Layer Etching (ALE), Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP), or Capacitively Coupled Plasma (CCP).
Knowledge of material synthesis and material characterization.
Experience working in collaborative, matrixed environments with diverse teams, semiconductor customers, and/or partners.
Experience in semiconductor processes, process design, deposition, etching dielectrics or conductors, or metal films.

Responsibilities

Conduct process engineering research, development, and evaluation in support of semiconductor equipment and systems.
Review and improve processing techniques and methods used in product manufacturing and fabrication.
Develop and sustain new processes and process improvements to reduce production costs and increase yields.
Compile and analyze test data to determine next steps in process development and establish appropriate process specification limits and variables.
Collaborate internally to plan and conduct customer demonstrations for existing process applications, analyze results, and report findings.
Work with cross-functional teams and customers to understand roadmaps, process flows, inflection points, requirements, and business challenges.
Contribute to next-generation product development and release activities in support of the semiconductor roadmap.
Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to process technicians in support of execution activities.
Work closely with customers to introduce new technologies and drive their adoption at customer sites.