Senior Computational Chemistry Engineer - Semiconductors

Lam Research Salzburg GmbH; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 261,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Fremont, CA is seeking a Senior Computational Chemistry Engineer to operate on cutting-edge technology, harnessing atomic precision, materials science, and surface engineering to push technical boundaries. Your role involves identifying new and advanced processes and chemical formulations.

You will build high-fidelity training datasets from quantum chemistry and density functional theory calculations to support the development of next-generation simulation capabilities and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computational Chemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science (or equivalent).
• At least 3–5 years of industry experience, post Ph.D.
• Experience using DFT software (e.g. Gaussian).
• Experience with frontier molecular orbital analysis and full reaction pathway studies.
• Experience applying quantum chemistry fundamentals to semiconductor processes and materials applications.
• Interest in advanced technology and an on-going desire to learn.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform first-principles calculations and atomistic modeling to investigate reaction mechanisms, surface chemistry, plasma-surface interactions, and materials behavior.
• Generate high fidelity training datasets from quantum chemistry and density functional theory (DFT) calculations to support development of next-generation simulation capabilities.
• Utilize computational chemistry learning to support process engineering research & development, and process/chamber/feature simulations.
• Plan projects involving definition and selection of new concepts and approaches for simulation evaluation workflows.
• Compile and evaluate modeling data to provide guidance on chemistries and materials, as well as appropriate limits and variables for process specifications.
• Communicate chemistry and process insights clearly through presentations and technical discussions with stakeholders.

Skills

DFT software

Frontier MO analysis

Quantum chemistry fundamentals

Diverse teams collaboration

Semiconductor processes

Education

PhD in Computational Chemistry or related

Tools

Gaussian

Job description

Lam Research in Fremont, CA is seeking a Senior Computational Chemistry Engineer to operate on cutting-edge technology, harnessing atomic precision, materials science, and surface engineering to push technical boundaries. Your role involves identifying new and advanced processes and chemical formulations.

You will build high-fidelity training datasets from quantum chemistry and density functional theory calculations to support the development of next-generation simulation capabilities and