Key Account Technologist 5

LAM RESEARCH Corporation; Tualatin (OR); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LAM RESEARCH Corporation is seeking a Process Engineer5 /KAT to join the Global Products Group in Tualatin, Oregon. This role involves operating on cutting-edge technology and developing advanced process formulations that impact the semiconductor industry.

As a Process Engineer, you will collaborate with teams to enhance processing techniques and support product development. A Master’s degree is required with relevant experience, and fluency in multiple languages is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 8+ years of experience or PhD with 5+ years of experience.
• Experience in semiconductor, process design, or related fields.
• Ability to travel to and work effectively at customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Plan, collect data, analyze results, and report on customer demos.
• Understand roadmaps, process flow, and business challenges.
• Drive adoption of new technologies at customer sites.

Skills

Fluent in at least two languages

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Statistical analysis and problem-solving methodologies

Education

Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Physics

PhD in related field

Tools

JMP

Minitab

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

As a Process Engineer5 /KAT 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 in our customers’ success, making an impact on the next generation of semiconductor breakthroughs.

What you’ll do

• Collaborate internally to plan, collect data, analyze results, and report on customer demos for existing process applications.
• Partner cross‑functionally and with customers to understand roadmaps, process flow, inflection points, requirements, and business challenges.
• Works closely with customer to introduce and drive adoption of new technologies at customer sites.
• Contribute to next generation product development and release activities supporting the semiconductor roadmap.
• Provide leadership, clear direction, and guidance to process technicians to support execution activities.
• Conduct process engineering research, development, and evaluation in support of Lam’s cutting‑edge semiconductor equipment and systems.
• Review and enhance processing techniques and methods applied in the manufacture and fabrication of products.

Who we’re looking for

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Physics or related field with 8+ years of experience; or a PhD with 5+ years’ experience; or equivalent experience.

Preferred qualifications

• Ability to travel to and work effectively at customer sites. Ideal candidate will be fluent in at least two languages.
• Experience in semiconductor, process design, deposition, etch dielectrics or conductor, metal films, etc.
• Experience working in a collaborative and matrixed environment with diverse teams, semiconductor customers, and/or partners.
• Background in Advanced Packaging, Wafer Level Packaging (WLP), Through Silicon Via (TSV), Electrochemical Deposition (ECD), Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD), Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition (PECVD).
• In‑depth understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and/or Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Working knowledge of statistical analysis and problem‑solving methodologies.
• Experience with statistical tools (JMP, Minitab, etc.)
• Knowledge of Material synthesis and material characterization.

Our commitment

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.

Work location models and flexibility

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.