Technical Process Instructor 5

Lam Research • Tualatin, OR

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About The Position

The Technical Process Instructor develops and delivers technical training on Lam deposition tools and processes for customers and Lam employees. The role turns complex process and equipment concepts into clear, engaging learning experiences that build technical capability and proficiency, help learners apply best practices safely, and support operational performance and customer outcomes.

The instructor works with subject matter experts, customer support engineers, and other cross-functional partners to develop relevant training materials, manage course-development projects, and deliver courses in person, remotely, and through asynchronous web-based training. The position also serves as a technical resource, conducts technical literature reviews, updates existing courses, develops training for new products, and represents Lam professionally in customer interactions. Travel of 10–15% may be required.

Requirements

• B.S. or equivalent with 12 or more years of relevant work experience; or M.S. with 8 or more years of relevant work experience; or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Physics with 5 or more years of relevant work experience.
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse teams, customers, and internal and external partners.
• Demonstrated passion for teaching and learner development.

Nice To Haves

• Semiconductor industry experience with in-depth knowledge of Lam deposition tools.
• Strong knowledge of plasma deposition processes and fundamental principles.
• Ability to mechanistically connect fundamental principles to process results.
• Strong device-integration knowledge, including explaining how deposition applications fit into the overall fabrication process for logic and memory devices.
• Experience evaluating and resolving productivity-related issues, such as chamber cleaning, process troubleshooting, chamber matching, and defectivity.
• Strong understanding of chamber design and its impact on process results.
• Experience developing and delivering technical training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Develop deposition process courses and deliver technical training on Lam deposition tools.
• Conduct process technical training for customers and Lam employees on complex process applications and fundamentals across multiple products.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, customer support engineers, and other cross-functional teams to ensure course content is relevant and applicable.
• Manage course-development projects and ensure high-quality training materials are completed on schedule.
• Deliver training through in-person and remote synchronous sessions and asynchronous web-based courses.
• Develop and deliver training for process and product engineers and customers with diverse academic backgrounds and experience levels.
• Serve as a technical resource for colleagues and students.
• Conduct technical literature reviews to address gaps in theory and process mechanisms.
• Update existing courses and develop new training for the latest products.
• Represent Lam professionally in customer interactions, inform customers about company products and services, and liaise between customers and subject matter experts to address questions.
• Drive continuous improvement of existing courses and support learner development.

Benefits

• A comprehensive set of benefits offered throughout the phases of employees’ lives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior