Process Engineer III – Deposition & Materials

Lam Research; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Austin, TX seeks a Process Engineer 3 to operate on cutting-edge deposition and etch platforms, applying atomic precision and materials science to push semiconductor technology forward. You will develop new process formulations, specify hardware, review test data, and coordinate design requirements to ensure processing methods meet specs, contributing to the Deposition Product Group.

This role emphasizes collaboration across teams, leadership of technicians, and delivering

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 3+ years experience; or PhD with no prior professional experience; or equivalent experience.
• Experience with laboratory work and semiconductor equipment.
• Knowledge of SPC and/or DOE.

Responsibilities

• Conduct process engineering research, development, and evaluation for Lam’s semiconductor equipment.
• Review and enhance processing techniques and methods applied in manufacture and fabrication of products.
• Develop and sustain new processes and process improvements to reduce production costs and increase yields.
• Compile and analyze test data to establish next steps in process development and determine appropriate limits and variables for process specifications.
• Collaborate internally to plan, collect data, analyze results, and report on customer demos for existing process applications.
• 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.

Skills

Semiconductor process knowledge

Statistical Process Control

Design of Experiments

MATLAB

Python

Analytical skills

Collaborative work

Education

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

PhD with no prior professional experience or equivalent

Tools

MATLAB

Python

JMP

Minitab

Job description

Lam Research in Austin, TX seeks a Process Engineer 3 to operate on cutting-edge deposition and etch platforms, applying atomic precision and materials science to push semiconductor technology forward. You will develop new process formulations, specify hardware, review test data, and coordinate design requirements to ensure processing methods meet specs, contributing to the Deposition Product Group.

This role emphasizes collaboration across teams, leadership of technicians, and delivering