Process Engineer 2

Lam Research•Tualatin, OR

17h

About The Position

As a Process Engineer at Lam Research, you will work on cutting-edge semiconductor technology involving atomic precision, material science, and surface engineering. You will develop advanced process formulations, define equipment hardware to meet processing requirements, evaluate test data, and coordinate design requirements to ensure compatibility of processing methods. The role supports the development and improvement of processes for Lam’s semiconductor equipment and systems, with an impact on customer success and future semiconductor technologies.

Requirements

Master’s degree or PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field, with no previous professional experience; or equivalent experience.
This is a graduate-eligible role.

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).
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.

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 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, collect data, analyze results, and report on customer demonstrations for existing process applications.