Process Engineer 3

Lam Research•Austin, TX

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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. The role develops advanced process formulations, defines equipment hardware requirements, evaluates test data, and coordinates design requirements to ensure processing methods are compatible. The work supports customer success and advances semiconductor technology. The position conducts process research, development, and evaluation; improves manufacturing and fabrication methods; develops and sustains processes to reduce costs and increase yields; and analyzes test data to guide process development and specifications. It also supports customer demonstrations, next-generation product development and release, and provides direction to process technicians. The position is part of the Office of the CTO, which focuses on technical innovation, emerging trends, semiconductor challenges, and sustainability, Environmental, Social, and Governance practices. Lam offers multiple work-location models based on role needs. Hybrid options include On-site Flex (at least three days per week onsite) and Virtual Flex (one to two days per week onsite); the specific model for this role is not stated.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field, with at least 3 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 in 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 collaboratively in a matrixed environment with diverse teams, semiconductor customers, and/or partners.

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 manufacture and fabrication.
Develop and sustain 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, 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.