Senior Computational Chemistry & MD Engineer

LAM RESEARCH Corporation; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 307,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research is seeking a Staff Computational Chemistry/MD Engineer to perform first-principles calculations and atomistic modeling to elucidate reaction mechanisms and materials behavior. You will generate training datasets from quantum chemistry/DFT to advance simulation capabilities and support process engineering research and development across Lam’s semiconductor platforms.

You will also plan projects, evaluate modeling data, and communicate insights to stakeholders, while mentoring

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computational Chemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science (or equivalent)
• 5-8 years of industry experience, post Ph.D.
• Experience using DFT software (e.g. Gaussian, Quantum Espresso)
• Experience with frontier molecular orbital analysis and full reaction pathway studies
• Experience applying quantum chemistry fundamentals to solve challenges related to semiconductor processes and materials applications
• Experience with MLIP architectures (e.g. MACE, SevenNet)
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• 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
• Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience in atomistic simulations

Skills

Atomistic modeling

DFT calculations

Frontier MO analysis

Semiconductor processes

MLIP architectures

Project management

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Gaussian

Quantum Espresso

Job description

Lam Research is seeking a Staff Computational Chemistry/MD Engineer to perform first-principles calculations and atomistic modeling to elucidate reaction mechanisms and materials behavior. You will generate training datasets from quantum chemistry/DFT to advance simulation capabilities and support process engineering research and development across Lam’s semiconductor platforms.

You will also plan projects, evaluate modeling data, and communicate insights to stakeholders, while mentoring