Senior Field Process Engineer

LAM RESEARCH Corporation; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research is seeking a Field Process Engineer to support customer sites, install and optimize Lam equipment, and evaluate processes for improvements.

The role requires strong data analysis, DOE experience, and excellent communication. Candidates must be ready to relocate for training and work across locations, with ongoing exposure to new applications and process development.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electronics, Chemistry, Physics, Material Science, or related field; or MSc with 3+ years; or BSc with 5+ years.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools and common office software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and customer relationship skills.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment and be on-call if needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide process support, installation, resolve and improve process/system/productivity, and develop processes of new applications of Lam equipment at customer sites.
• Complete DOE evaluations to characterize process window for new installations or modifications.
• Design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze results, generate reports, and provide recommendations.
• Develop new processes for small variants to existing customer applications.
• Performs project management: planning, defining problems, developing approach, and providing recommendations.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams and customers to understand needs and roadmaps.
• Represent Lam and deliver exceptional customer satisfaction.
• Present technical and marketing materials to address customer needs.
• Provide technical instruction and mentoring for junior engineers.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer relationship

Cleanroom work

On-call readiness

Education

PhD in Electronics, Chemistry, Physics, Material Science, or related field

MSc with 3+ years or BSc with 5+ years

Tools

Data analysis tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Presentation software

Job description

The impact you'll make

At Lam, as a Field Process Engineer you are a customer-focused expert on our equipment, pushing the boundaries to meet customer needs. You’re responsible for completing process support, evaluation, and documentation of process outputs for hardware modifications and upgrades. You play a vital role in supporting the customer in installations, training, and identifying design improvements with product groups.

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What you'll do

• Provide process support, installation, resolve and improve process/system/productivity, and develop processes of new applications of Lam equipment at customer sites.
• Complete Design of Experiments (DOE) evaluations to characterize process window for new installations or recommended field hardware modifications.
• Design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze results, generate reports, and provide recommendations.
• Develop new processes for small variants to existing customer applications.
• Performs application related Project Management, including planning, defining problems and objectives, developing an approach, and providing recommendations.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams and customers to understand their needs, technology roadmaps, process flow, requirements, and business challenges.
• Represent Lam to our valued customers and deliver exceptional customer satisfaction.
• Present technical and marketing materials with a win-win mindset to keep customers informed about products and services to address their needs.
• Provide technical instruction and mentoring for more junior engineers.

Who we're looking for

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in Electronics, Chemistry, Physics, Material Science, or related field; or Masters of Science with 3+ years of relevant work experience; or Bachelors of Science with 5+ years of work experience.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including data analysis tools, word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
• Excellent communication, written and verbal, and customer relationship skills.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment, wearing personal protective safety equipment, or cleanroom suit, and on-call if needed.

Preferred qualifications

• In-depth understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and/or Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Foundational analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills.

Mobility & Location Requirement

• Candidates must be willing to relocate to Singapore for 3-6 months upon joining for training and technology transfer.
• Following the initial onboarding period, the role will be based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, supporting local FAB operations after the first 12 months.

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.