Senior Process Engineer — Semiconductor & ALD R&D

LAM RESEARCH Corporation; Tualatin (OR); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Tualatin, Oregon seeks a senior Process Engineer to advance deposition and etch technologies. You will develop new process formulations, define equipment needs, and drive data-driven improvements. You will collaborate across teams, mentor technicians, and lead projects to reduce costs and increase yields.

A strong background in SPC/DOE and ALD/CVD processes will help you succeed. Hybrid work options are available, reflecting Lam's flexible model across on-site and remote work

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Physics with 12+ years experience; or PhD with 8+ years.
• Experience with semiconductor equipment and surface preparation.
• Proficiency in MATLAB and Python; strong SPC/DOE skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct process engineering research, development, and evaluation for Lam’s semiconductor equipment and systems.
• Review and enhance processing techniques and methods used in manufacturing and fabrication.
• Develop and sustain new processes and improvements to reduce costs and increase yields.
• Analyze test data to establish next steps and set process specifications.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

SPC

DOE

ALD

CVD

RIE/PECVD

Education

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

PhD with 8+ years experience

Tools

JMP

Minitab

Job description

Lam Research in Tualatin, Oregon seeks a senior Process Engineer to advance deposition and etch technologies. You will develop new process formulations, define equipment needs, and drive data-driven improvements. You will collaborate across teams, mentor technicians, and lead projects to reduce costs and increase yields.

A strong background in SPC/DOE and ALD/CVD processes will help you succeed. Hybrid work options are available, reflecting Lam's flexible model across on-site and remote work