Process Engineer 5

Lam Research•Fremont, CA

6d•$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 work with advanced technology involving atomic precision, material science, and surface engineering to develop process formulations, define equipment hardware requirements, evaluate test data, and coordinate design requirements for compatible processing methods. The role contributes to customer success and the development of next-generation semiconductor technology.

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 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 in a collaborative, matrixed environment involving diverse teams, semiconductor customers, and/or partners.
Experience in semiconductor processes, process design, deposition, or etching of dielectrics, conductors, or metal films.

Responsibilities

Conduct process engineering research, development, and evaluation in support of semiconductor equipment and systems.
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.
Compile and analyze test data to determine process-development next steps and appropriate limits and variables for process specifications.
Collaborate internally to plan and conduct customer demonstrations, collect data, analyze results, and report findings for existing process applications.
Work cross-functionally and with 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 and drive adoption of new technologies at customer sites.