2027 PhD College Graduate - Process Engineer 3

Lam Research•Fremont, CA

2d•$104,000 - $192,000

About The Position

As a Process Engineer in Lam Research’s Global Products Group, you will contribute to the Etch Product Group by developing advanced process formulations and helping define equipment hardware to meet processing requirements. You will evaluate test data and coordinate design requirements to ensure processing methods are compatible. The role supports semiconductor equipment and systems, product development, customer demonstrations, and the semiconductor roadmap. New hires are expected to work hands-on in the lab as part of their day-to-day responsibilities.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field and 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 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 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 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 define 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 execution activities.
Perform hands-on work in the lab as part of day-to-day responsibilities.