Process Engineer 3

Lam Research•Fremont, CA

8d•$86,000 - $192,000

About The Position

As a Process Engineer at Lam Research, you will work on cutting-edge semiconductor technology, applying 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 processing methods are compatible. The role supports Lam’s etch and deposition products and contributes to customer success and next-generation semiconductor technologies. You will conduct process research, development, and evaluation for semiconductor equipment and systems; improve manufacturing and fabrication methods; and develop processes that reduce production costs and increase yields. You will analyze test data, support customer demonstrations, contribute to next-generation product development and release, and provide direction to process technicians. The position is associated with Lam’s Global Products Group. Lam offers work-location models based on role needs, including hybrid On-site Flex and Virtual Flex arrangements. The salary range shown applies to applicants who reside or work onsite in California’s San Francisco Bay Area: $86,000 to $192,000. Actual offers depend on factors including work location, level, education, training, skills, experience, and internal comparisons.

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 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 in a collaborative, 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 appropriate limits and variables for process specifications.
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 supporting execution activities.