The group youll be a part of
In the Global Products Group we are dedicated to excellence in the design and engineering of Lams etch and deposition products. We drive innovation to ensure our cutting-edge solutions are helping to solve the biggest challenges in the semiconductor industry.
The impact youll make
As a Process Engineer at Lam you will operate on cutting-edge technology harnessing atomic precision material science and surface engineering to push technical boundaries. Your role involves developing new and advanced process formulations defining equipment hardware to meet processing requirements evaluating test data and coordinating design requirements to ensure compatibility of processing methods. Your expertise and knowledge play a crucial role our customers success making an impact on the next generation of semiconductor breakthroughs.
In this role you will directly contribute to the Deposition Product Group.
What youll do
Conduct process engineering research development and evaluation in support of Lams 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.
Who were looking for
Minimum Qualifications
Masters 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 qualifications
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 andor 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 andor partners.
Experience in semiconductor process design deposition etch dielectrics or conductor metal films etc.
Our commitment
We believe it is important for every person to feel valued included and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together we achieve extraordinary results.
Lam Research Lam or the Company is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies practices and procedures on the basis of race religious creed color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition genetic information marital status sex including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions gender gender identity gender expression age sexual orientation or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal state or local laws. It is the Companys intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.
Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories - On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. 'On-site Flex youll work 3 days per week on-site at a Lam or customersupplier location with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. 'Virtual Flex youll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customersupplier location and remotely the rest of the time.
Salary
CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position 104000.00 - 231000.00.
The above salary range for this position is relevant to applicants that reside or work onsite in the California San Francisco Bay Area only. Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from your level education training specific skills years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Actual salary may vary from salary offered due to numerous factors including but not limited to unpaid time off unpaid leave company mandated shutdown and other relevant factors.
Our Perks and Benefits
At Lam our people make amazing things possible. Thats why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.
From smartphones and tablets to wearables and automobiles, it’s hard to go more than a few hours without using a semiconductor-enabled device. The semiconductor industry touches nearly every person on the planet, and chipmakers continue to advance the technology that powers it all.
As a trusted partner to the world’s leading semiconductor companies, we welcome challenges and we deliver. That’s why, today, nearly every advanced chip is built with Lam technology.
Our innovative wafer fabrication equipment and services allow chipmakers to build smaller and better performing devices. We combine superior systems engineering, technology leadership, and a strong values-based culture, with an unwavering commitment to our customers.