Process Engineer 3 – Deposition & CMOS Innovation (Hybrid)

Lam Research; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in the United States is seeking a Process Engineer to drive deposition process development for sub‑2nm CMOS nodes. The role involves defining equipment requirements, evaluating data, and coordinating design needs to ensure process compatibility and optimal performance.

The successful candidate will contribute to advanced thin‑film deposition (CVD, ALD, plating), work with customers, and lead teams to deliver innovative semiconductor solutions within a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience or PhD with 3+ years in a related field.
• Experience with semiconductor process development and deposition/etch processes is preferred.
• Proven ability to analyze data and drive design of experiments (DOE).

Responsibilities

• Conduct process engineering research, development, and evaluation for Lam’s equipment and systems.
• Review and improve processing techniques used in fabrication of products.
• Develop and sustain new processes and improvements to reduce costs and increase yields.
• Analyze test data to define next steps and set process specifications.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to plan data collection, results, and customer demos.
• Present results to engineers, executives, and customers.

Skills

SPC/DOE

MATLAB

Python

Statistical analysis

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

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

PhD in related field

Tools

ALD

CVD

PECVD

PVD

RIE

ALE

ICP

CCP

Job description

Lam Research in the United States is seeking a Process Engineer to drive deposition process development for sub‑2nm CMOS nodes. The role involves defining equipment requirements, evaluating data, and coordinating design needs to ensure process compatibility and optimal performance.

The successful candidate will contribute to advanced thin‑film deposition (CVD, ALD, plating), work with customers, and lead teams to deliver innovative semiconductor solutions within a hybrid work model.