Field Process Engineer 3

Lam Research Salzburg GmbH; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research is seeking a Field Process Engineer 3 in Singapore to support customer installations, training, and process improvements. You will work closely with customers to understand technical roadmaps and implement solutions on-site, including DOE studies and data analyses.

The role requires strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills, with willingness to travel short-term and work in a fab environment. On-site presence is expected for critical support and startup activities.

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc/BS with relevant field and experience as specified.
• Analytical mindset and systematic approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to engage customers on technical solutions.
• Work in Fab environment and standby duties.
• Willing to travel overseas short term.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Account team and customers to understand technology roadmaps, processes, and business issues.
• Coordinate with Global Product Group on product demonstrations and strategy.
• Startup capacity-add Lam systems and match results to existing equipment.
• Design and run DOE evaluations to map process windows for new installations or modifications.
• Run experiments, collect data, and generate reports for internal/external use.
• Develop new processes for existing and new customer applications.
• Represent Lam professionally to customers and identify additional needs.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer engagement

Education

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

MS with 3+ years of relevant experience

BS with 5+ years of relevant experience

Job description

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

At Lam Research, we create equipment that 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.

Field Process Engineer 3

Date: Aug 26, 2026

Location: Singapore, SG-Singapore, SG

Worker Category: On-site Flex

The group you’ll be a part of

The Customer Support Business Group focuses on enabling our customers with premier customersupport throughout their lifecycle with Lam. We drive performance, productivity, safety, andquality of customers installed base performance and deliver service and lifecycle solutionsfor their most critical equipment and processes.

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

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.
• 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

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