Field Process Engineer — Hybrid/Remote Support Pro

Lam Research; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research is seeking a Field Process Engineer in Austin, TX, focusing on process support, installations, and optimization of Lam equipment at customer sites. You will design experiments, analyze results, and provide actionable recommendations to improve device and process performance.

The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a hybrid on-site/remote setting. Experience with SPC/DOE and cleanroom operations is desirable.

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc with relevant work experience or a BS with substantial industry experience.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools and MS Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication and customer relationship skills.
• Ability to operate 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.
• Serve as key field support for Beta sites, evaluations, or first-in-fab installations.
• Design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze results, generate reports, and provide recommendations to optimize device architecture and process modules.
• Partner with customers to meet requirements for new technology process and support existing processes.
• Collaborate with hardware engineering to define chamber requirements and characterize hardware designs to meet performance.
• Represent Lam to customers and deliver exceptional customer satisfaction.

Skills

Data analysis tools

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

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

MS in relevant field with 3+ years experience

BS in Science with 6+ years experience

Tools

SPC

DOE

Statistical methods

Job description

Lam Research is seeking a Field Process Engineer in Austin, TX, focusing on process support, installations, and optimization of Lam equipment at customer sites. You will design experiments, analyze results, and provide actionable recommendations to improve device and process performance.

The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a hybrid on-site/remote setting. Experience with SPC/DOE and cleanroom operations is desirable.