Senior Process Engineer – Semiconductor Equipment

Lam Research Salzburg GmbH; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 311,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Fremont, California, is seeking a Process Engineer 6 to operate cutting-edge semiconductor equipment, applying atomic precision, materials science, and surface engineering to advance processing methods. You will develop new formulations, define hardware to meet requirements, evaluate test data, and align design specs for future technology.

The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, data-driven decision making, and leadership of technicians.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in process engineering in semiconductor equipment
• PhD with 8+ years’ experience or equivalent experience
• Strong background in materials science and surface engineering

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.
• Partner cross-functionally and with customers to understand roadmaps, process flow, inflection points, requirements, and business challenges.
• 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.
• Lead projects involving selection of innovative concepts and approaches for process development.
• Works closely with customer to introduce and drive adoption of new technologies at customer sites.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

SPC/DOE

Statistical analysis

Education

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

PhD with 8+ years’ experience

Tools

JMP

Minitab

Statistical tools

Job description

Lam Research in Fremont, California, is seeking a Process Engineer 6 to operate cutting-edge semiconductor equipment, applying atomic precision, materials science, and surface engineering to advance processing methods. You will develop new formulations, define hardware to meet requirements, evaluate test data, and align design specs for future technology.

The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, data-driven decision making, and leadership of technicians.