Metrology Engineer II: AFM & Nanoindentation Expert

Lam Research; Tualatin (OR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Oregon seeks a Metrology Engineer to advance topography and material-property characterization. You will own application development for AFM, nanoindentation, UV-Vis spectroscopy, and optical coupling measurements, collaborating with equipment and process engineers to enable next‑generation technology.

You’ll contribute to metrology strategy, expand capabilities across platforms, and drive vendor engagements and innovative solutions for complex characterization challenges in

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Materials Science, Optics, Chemistry or Physics or related field.
• 2+ years hands-on metrology experience with AFM or nanoindentation or optical characterization.
• Proven ability to solve complex characterization challenges in R&D.
• Vendor management experience with tool downtime escalation.
• Strong program and project management with cross-team collaboration.
• Excellent communication across teams and levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide metrology software and application support across AFM, nanoindentation, UV-Vis and optical measurements.
• Develop metrology solutions for high‑level challenges and complex characterization tasks.
• Collaborate with equipment and process engineers to enable advanced process R&D.
• Contribute to metrology strategy, capability expansion, and roadmap development.

Skills

AFM

Nanoindentation

Optical characterization

Surface metrology

Materials analysis

Vendor management

Project management

Communication

Education

Master’s or PhD in Materials Science/Optics/Chemistry/Physics

Tools

JMP

Matlab

Job description

Lam Research in Oregon seeks a Metrology Engineer to advance topography and material-property characterization. You will own application development for AFM, nanoindentation, UV-Vis spectroscopy, and optical coupling measurements, collaborating with equipment and process engineers to enable next‑generation technology.

You’ll contribute to metrology strategy, expand capabilities across platforms, and drive vendor engagements and innovative solutions for complex characterization challenges in