Semiconductor Process Engineer – ALD/CVD Expert

LAM RESEARCH Corporation; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research is seeking a Process Engineer in the San Francisco Bay Area to develop and optimize advanced processing methods for semiconductor equipment. You will lead experiments, analyze data, and collaborate across teams to meet performance and yield goals.

The role requires a strong background in materials science or chemical engineering, proficiency with MATLAB/Python, and experience in statistical methods, DOE, and ALD/CVD/PVD processes. Hybrid on-site/remote options are available.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Physics or related field with 6+ years of experience; or a PhD with 3+ years’ experience; or equivalent experience.
• Experience with laboratory work on semiconductor equipment and surface preparation.
• Strong knowledge of statistical analysis and problem-solving methodologies.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Partner cross-functionally and with customers to understand roadmaps, process flow, inflection points, requirements, and business challenges.
• 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

MATLAB

Python

SPC

DOE

Statistics

ALD

CVD

PECVD

PVD

Team collaboration

Education

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

PhD with 3+ years’ experience

Tools

JMP

Minitab

Job description

Lam Research is seeking a Process Engineer in the San Francisco Bay Area to develop and optimize advanced processing methods for semiconductor equipment. You will lead experiments, analyze data, and collaborate across teams to meet performance and yield goals.

The role requires a strong background in materials science or chemical engineering, proficiency with MATLAB/Python, and experience in statistical methods, DOE, and ALD/CVD/PVD processes. Hybrid on-site/remote options are available.