Lam Research · 2 days ago
Process Engineer 4
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $220K/yr
3+ years expLam Research is a leader in semiconductor equipment and systems, focusing on innovation and sustainability. As a Process Engineer, you will develop advanced process formulations and evaluate test data to ensure compatibility of processing methods, directly contributing to the next generation of semiconductor breakthroughs.
CleanTechManufacturingSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Conduct process engineering research, development, and evaluation in support of Lam’s cutting-edge semiconductor equipment and systems
Review and enhance processing techniques and methods applied in the manufacture and fabrication of products
Develop and sustain new processes and process improvements to reduce production costs and increase yields
Compile and analyze test data to establish next steps in process development and determine appropriate limits and variables for process specifications
Collaborate internally to plan, collect data, analyze results, and report on customer demos for existing process applications
Partner cross-functionally and with customers to understand roadmaps, process flow, inflection points, requirements, and business challenges
Contribute to next generation product development and release activities supporting the semiconductor roadmap
Provide leadership, clear direction, and guidance to process technicians to support execution activities
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Physics or related field with 6+ years of experience; or a PhD with 3+ years' experience; or equivalent experience
Preferred
Familiarity with working in a laboratory and on semiconductor equipment with experience in surface preparation and analytical techniques
In-depth understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and/or Design of Experiments (DOE)
Highly proficient in MATLAB, Python, or other similar scientific computing language
Working knowledge of statistical analysis and problem-solving methodologies
Experience with statistical tools (JMP, Minitab, etc.)
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), Capacitively Coupled Plasma (CCP)
Knowledge of Material synthesis and material characterization
Experience working in a collaborative and matrixed environment with diverse teams, semiconductor customers, and/or partners
Experience in semiconductor, process design, deposition, etch dielectrics or conductor, metal films, etc
Company
Lam Research
Lam Research supplies wafer fabrication equipment and services to the worldwide semiconductor industry.
10001+ employees
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President and CEO
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Exec VP and CTO
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