Process Engineer 3

Lam Research•Tualatin, OR

About The Position

As a Process Engineer at Lam, you will work with cutting-edge technology, applying atomic precision, material science, and surface engineering to advance semiconductor processes. You will develop process formulations, define equipment hardware to meet processing requirements, evaluate test data, and coordinate design requirements to ensure processing methods are compatible. The role supports development and evaluation of Lam semiconductor equipment and systems, process improvements, customer demonstrations, and next-generation product releases. You will also provide guidance to process technicians.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field and 5 or more years of experience; or a master’s degree and 3 or more years of experience; or a PhD with no previous professional experience; or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with laboratory work and semiconductor equipment, including experience with 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 a collaborative, matrixed environment with diverse teams, semiconductor customers, and/or partners.

Responsibilities

Conduct process engineering research, development, and evaluation in support of Lam’s semiconductor equipment and systems.
Review and enhance processing techniques and methods used in product manufacture 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 appropriate limits and variables for process specifications.
Collaborate internally to plan, collect data, analyze results, and report on customer demonstrations for existing process applications.
Contribute to next-generation product development and release activities supporting the semiconductor roadmap.
Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to process technicians in support of execution activities.