Senior Computational Chemist for Semiconductor Simulations

LAM RESEARCH Corporation; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 261,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Flex

Virtual Flex

Job summary

Lam Research Corporation in Fremont, CA is seeking a Senior Computational Chemistry Engineer to advance first-principles and atomistic modeling for reaction mechanisms and surface chemistry. You will generate high-fidelity training data from quantum chemistry and DFT calculations to support next-generation simulations, and collaborate with process engineering teams.

The role emphasizes cross-functional work in a matrix environment, applying quantum chemistry fundamentals to semiconductor

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computational Chemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science (or equivalent).
• 3–5 years of industry experience after Ph.D.
• Experience using DFT software (Gaussian).
• Experience with frontier molecular orbital analysis and full reaction pathway studies.
• Strong ability to work in a diverse, collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Perform first-principles calculations and atomistic modeling for reaction mechanisms.
• Generate high-fidelity training data from quantum chemistry/DFT calculations.
• Support process engineering R&D and simulations for chambers and features.
• Plan projects and define concepts for simulation evaluation workflows.
• Compile and evaluate modeling data to guide chemistries and process limits.
• Communicate chemistry and process insights to stakeholders.

Skills

Frontier molecular orbital analysis

Collaborative work in matrix teams

Ability to learn quickly

Education

Ph.D. in Computational Chemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science (or equivalent)

Tools

Gaussian

Reactive MD (ReaxFF)

MLIP architectures (e.g. MACE, SevenNet)

Job description

Lam Research Corporation in Fremont, CA is seeking a Senior Computational Chemistry Engineer to advance first-principles and atomistic modeling for reaction mechanisms and surface chemistry. You will generate high-fidelity training data from quantum chemistry and DFT calculations to support next-generation simulations, and collaborate with process engineering teams.

The role emphasizes cross-functional work in a matrix environment, applying quantum chemistry fundamentals to semiconductor