Senior Process Engineer, Semiconductor Equipment

Lam Research Salzburg GmbH; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Fremont, CA is seeking a Process Engineer 3 to develop and optimize advanced semiconductor processes. The role focuses on defining hardware and process formulations, evaluating data, and coordinating design requirements to meet processing needs.

You will drive improvements to reduce costs and improve yields, collaborating across teams and supporting customer demos. Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in a relevant field with experience, or a PhD with no prior professional

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Physics or related field with 3+ years of experience; or a PhD with no previous professional experience; or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with laboratory work and semiconductor equipment with surface preparation and analytical techniques.
• In-depth understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and/or Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Highly proficient in MATLAB, Python, or other similar scientific computing language.
• Experience with statistical tools (JMP, Minitab, etc.).
• Background in ALD, CVD, PECVD, or PVD.
• Knowledge of Plasma Physics, RIE, ALE, ICP, CCP.
• Experience collaborating in a matrixed environment with diverse teams and customers.

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.
• 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

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

MATLAB

Python

JMP

Minitab

DOE

ALD

CVD

PECVD

PVD

RIE

ICP

CCP

Job description

Lam Research in Fremont, CA is seeking a Process Engineer 3 to develop and optimize advanced semiconductor processes. The role focuses on defining hardware and process formulations, evaluating data, and coordinating design requirements to meet processing needs.

You will drive improvements to reduce costs and improve yields, collaborating across teams and supporting customer demos. Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in a relevant field with experience, or a PhD with no prior professional