Process Engineer 4

Lam Research•Fremont, CA

4d•$104,000 - $231,000

About The Position

The Process Engineer works in Lam Research’s Global Products Group, which designs and engineers etch and deposition products for the semiconductor industry. The role applies atomic precision, materials science, and surface engineering to develop process formulations, define equipment hardware requirements, evaluate test data, and coordinate design requirements so processing methods are compatible. The position supports Lam’s semiconductor equipment and systems, customer success, and next-generation semiconductor development. The engineer conducts research, development, and evaluation; improves fabrication techniques; develops processes that reduce production costs and increase yields; and analyzes test data to guide process development and specifications. The role also supports customer demonstrations, collaborates with internal teams and customers on roadmaps and business needs, contributes to next-generation product development and release, and provides direction to process technicians. Lam offers work location models based on role needs. Hybrid roles may be On-site Flex (at least three days per week onsite) or Virtual Flex (one to two days per week onsite), with remote work for the balance. The specific work location model for this position is not stated. The listed salary range applies to applicants who reside or work onsite in the California San Francisco Bay Area: $104,000 to $231,000. Offers depend on factors including location, level, education, training, skills, experience, and comparisons with employees in similar roles. Lam states that it provides a comprehensive set of benefits, without listing specific benefits in the posting.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field and at least 6 years of experience; or a PhD and at least 3 years of 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.
Experience in semiconductors, process design, deposition, etch dielectrics or conductors, or metal films.

Responsibilities

Conduct process engineering research, development, and evaluation in support of semiconductor equipment and systems.
Review and improve processing techniques and methods used in manufacturing 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.
Work with cross-functional teams and customers to understand roadmaps, process flows, inflection points, requirements, and business challenges.
Contribute to next-generation product development and release activities supporting the semiconductor roadmap.
Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to process technicians in execution activities.