Process Engineer (all genders)

Lam Research Salzburg GmbH; Villach; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Lam Research in Villach, Austria, is seeking a Process Engineer to work on cutting-edge wet clean technologies, applying atomic precision and surface engineering to meet processing needs and drive semiconductor breakthroughs.

You will develop new formulations, define equipment requirements, evaluate data, and coordinate design requirements. The role emphasizes collaboration with customers and cross-functional teams, with a hybrid work model and occasional travel.

Qualifikationen

• MSc in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or Physics, with no prior professional experience; or equivalent.
• Experience in chemical lab work, surface preparation and analytical techniques.
• Solid understanding of SPC and DOE methods.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills in diverse groups.

Aufgaben

• Perform professional process engineering R&D in semiconductor environments.
• Review processing methods used in manufacturing and lab demonstrations.
• Plan projects and explore new concepts and approaches.
• Collaborate with customers and senior engineers to align roadmaps and requirements.
• Act as customer technology manager for data collection and reporting.
• Support introduction and evaluation of new technologies at customer sites.
• Travel up to 25% to meet business needs.

Kenntnisse

Social skills

Creative thinking

Problem solving

Communication in English

Ausbildung

MSc in Chemistry/Materials Science/Engineering/Physics

Jobbeschreibung

In your career, let’s prove what’s possible.

At Lam Research, we create equipmentthat drives technological advancements in the semiconductor industry. Our innovative solutions enable chipmakers to power progress in nearly all aspects of modern life, and it takes each member of our team to make it possible.

Across our organization, our employees come to work and change the world. We take on the toughest challenges with precision and accuracy. We push for the next big semiconductor breakthrough. We lead the way in one of the most critical and fast-moving industries on the planet. And we do it together, with deep connections and limitless collaboration.

The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.

Because at Lam, we believe that when people are the priority and they’re inspired to unleash the power of innovation for a better world together, anything is possible.

Process Engineer (all genders)

Date: Oct 2, 2026

Location:

Villach, AT

Worker Category: On-site Flex

The group you’ll be a part of

In the Global Products Group, we are dedicated to excellence in the design and engineering of Lam's wet clean products. We drive innovation to ensure our cutting-edge solutions are helping to solve the biggest challenges in the semiconductor industry.

The impact you’ll 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.

What you’ll do

• Responsible for performing professional process engineering research, development and evaluation in semiconductor environment
• Reviews processing techniques and methods applied in the manufacture, fabrication and evaluation of products including in-house lab demonstrations
• Conceives and plans projects involving definition and selection of new concepts and approaches
• Works with customer and senior engineers cross functionally to understand roadmaps, process flow, inflection points, requirements and business issues/ challenges.
• Acts as customer technology manager in the planning, data collection, analysis and reporting
• Acts as single point of contact accountable for process related customer requestsDrives introduction and evaluation of new technologies at customer sites including new tool qualification

Other Job Responsibilities

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements
• Works with cross-functional teams to get information and results needed
• Flexibility to travel to meet business requirements (<25% of the time)

Who we’re looking for

Minimum Qualifications:

• MSc in in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or Physics with with no previous professional experience; or equivalent experience preferably in the field of wet clean/advanced packaging
• Familiarity with working in a chemical laboratory, having experience in surface preparation and analytical techniques
• In-depth understanding and experience in Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Excellent social skills with ability to work within diverse teams
• Creative thinking and strong problem-solving capabilities, able to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment with competing priorities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and presentation skills in English

What we're offering

This position is subject to the Austrian Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for Employees in the Metal Technology Industry in the occupation group F depending on educational background. A higher payment is negotiable depending on education, expertise and skills. The monthly salary is paid 14 times per year.

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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 Company's 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’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.

Employment in Austria

This position is subject to the Austrian Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for Employees in the Metal Technology Industry. A higher payment is negotiable depending on expertise, education, and skills. The monthly salary is paid 14 times per year.

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