Process Engineer 5

LAM RESEARCH Corporation; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

LAM RESEARCH Corporation is seeking a skilled Process Engineer in Fremont, California, to join the Global Products Group. In this role, you will lead research and development of next-generation semiconductor equipment while significantly enhancing manufacturing and operational efficiencies.

To succeed, you'll need a Master’s degree in a related field with over 8 years of experience or a PhD with at least 5 years. Proficiency in technologies like MATLAB and an understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) are highly preferred. This hybrid role offers benefits such as a competitive salary range of $146,000 - $270,000.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in relevant field plus extensive experience in semiconductor processes.
• Familiarity with laboratory work and semiconductor equipment.
• Experience in collaboration within diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering research and development for semiconductor equipment.
• Refine processing techniques to elevate manufacturing performance.
• Provide technical leadership to ensure high-throughput execution.

Skills

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Design of Experiments (DOE)

MATLAB

Python

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 Engineer at Lam, you’ll work at the leading edge of semiconductor innovation—applying atomic precision, material science, and surface engineering to solve problems that define what’s next. You’ll own critical process development from concept to customer‑ready performance: creating advanced process formulations, shaping equipment hardware requirements, and turning complex test data into clear technical decisions. Your work will directly influence customer outcomes and help enable the next wave of semiconductor breakthroughs.

You’ll be a core contributor within the Etch Product Group, collaborating with experts across engineering, product, and customer teams to deliver measurable gains in capability, yield, and adoption.

What you’ll do

• Lead process engineering research, development, and evaluation for Lam’s next‑generation semiconductor equipment and systems.
• Elevate manufacturing and fabrication performance by refining processing techniques, methods, and control strategies.
• Design and sustain new processes and step‑change improvements that reduce cost, increase yield, and improve tool capability.
• Analyze test data to drive fast, evidence‑based iteration—setting process windows, key variables, and specification limits.
• Partner with internal teams to plan demos, execute experiments, interpret results, and deliver crisp technical readouts for customers.
• Work cross‑functionally—and directly with customers—to understand roadmaps, inflection points, requirements, and the business problems your work will solve.
• Influence next‑generation product development and release by translating process learning into hardware, software, and system‑level requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and day‑to‑day direction to process technicians to ensure safe, disciplined, high‑throughput execution.
• Drive technology transfer and adoption at customer sites—turning new capabilities into real‑world impact.
• All new hires are expected to be hands‑on in the lab as part of their day‑to‑day responsibilities.

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

• Familiarity with working in a laboratory and on semiconductor equipment with experience in surface preparation and analytical techniques.
• In‑depth understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and/or Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Highly proficient in MATLAB, Python, or other similar scientific computing language.
• Working knowledge of statistical analysis and problem‑solving methodologies.
• Experience with statistical tools (JMP, Minitab, etc.)
• Background in Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD), Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD), Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition (PECVD), or Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD).
• Background in Plasma Physics, Reactive Ion Etching (RIE), Atomic Layer Etching (ALE), Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP), Capacitively Coupled Plasma (CCP).
• Knowledge of material synthesis and material characterization.
• Experience working in a collaborative and matrixed environment with diverse teams, semiconductor customers, and/or partners.
• Experience in semiconductor, process design, deposition, etch dielectrics or conductor, metal films, etc.

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.

Work location

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.

Salary

CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: $146,000.00 - $270,000.00.

Our Perks and Benefits

At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.