Field Process Engineer 1

Lam Research; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Singapore seeks a Field Process Engineer to provide on-site support, installations, training, and design improvements for etch and deposition equipment.

You will work with account teams, run simple DOE evaluations, collect data, and develop new processes for customer applications while ensuring safety and maintaining equipment. This graduate-friendly role offers hybrid work options and the chance to engage with global product groups across the semiconductor manufacturing flow.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Chemical Engineering or Materials Science, or related field.
• Graduate eligible role.
• Systematic and analytical mindset.
• Good communication and interpersonal relations.
• Able to engage customers on technical solutions.
• Able to work in Fab environment and perform standby duties.
• Willing to support short-term, overseas assignment.
• Masters of Science is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Account teams and customers to understand roadmaps, requirements and challenges.
• Coordinate with Global Product Group on product demonstrations.
• Startup capacity-add systems and match results to existing setups.
• Design and run simple DOE evaluations for installations or hardware upgrades.
• Conduct experiments, collect data and generate reports for internal and external use.
• Develop new processes for customer applications.
• Represent Lam to customers and inform on product lines and services.
• Maintain equipment and ensure safety on site.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Interpersonal relations

Customer engagement

Field standby duties

PPE awareness

Overseas assignment willingness

Education

BSc in Chemical Engineering or Materials Science or related field

Graduate eligible role

MSc preferred

Job description

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 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 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 play a vital role in supporting the customer in installations, training, and identifying design improvements with product groups. Your portfolio includes providing on-site support at customer sites which include being familiar with customer wafer fabrication processing flow and techniques, addressing potential integration challenges with systems which impact or are being impacted earlier or later in the process flow. This includes Design of Experiment (DOE), process evaluation and documentation of process outputs relating to hardware installations, medications / upgrades to existing systems.

What You’ll Do

• Work closely with Account team and customers to understand customer technology roadmaps, process flow, inflection points, requirements and business issues / challenges. Identify areas where Lam is able to value-add.
• Work with Account team and customers to execute to penetration and defense strategy, including coordinating with Global Product Group on product demonstration
• Perform startup of “capacity add” Lam systems i.e. match results to existing systems and applications
• Design and complete simple DOE evaluations to characterize process window for new installations or Lam recommended field hardware modifications / upgrades
• Conduct experiments and tests, collect and analyze data and generate reports for both internal and external distribution
• Develop new processes to new and/or existing customer applications
• Professionally represent the company to the customer. Utilize knowledge of company’s product lines and services to keep existing / potential customers informed when new/additional needs are identified
• Develop good customer relations during start-up and trouble‑shooting
• Maintain company’s assigned equipment (computer, tool kit, diagnostic test equipment, spare parts etc) in good working condition, secure and accounted for
• Ensure safe working condition at work site
• Any other duties as assigned by the Immediate Supervisor

Minimum Qualifications

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering or Material Science, or related field
• This is a graduate eligible role
• Systematic and has an analytical mindset
• Good communication and interpersonal relations skill
• Able to actively engage customers on technical solutions
• Able to work in Fab environment and perform standby duties
• Must be able to wear personal protective clothing which comprises of air respirator equipment, clean room garments and safety shoes
• Willing to support short term, overseas assignment

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters of Science is preferred.
• Foundational analytical and problem‑solving skills.

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.