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Lam Research

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Work type: On-site
Location: Fremont, CA
Salary: $86,000–$192,000 / yr
Posted: 7 days ago
Closes: Nov 25, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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This role $139k

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This role pays less than 72% of similar roles. Most pay $135,750–$193,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $139k versus about $165k for comparable roles.

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About Lam Research

Lam Research Corporation is a leading American supplier of wafer-fabrication equipment and services to the global semiconductor industry.

Lam Research currently has 105 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $114,000–$253,000 across 45 roles with salary data.

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We are seeking a senior materials scientist to join our innovative R&D team, where you will contribute to cutting-edge research in material science, electrical engineering, and optics. Your daily responsibilities include conducting experiments, analyzing data, and creating detailed reports that support technical recommendations for product development. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful integration of new materials into advanced technologies. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree or PhD in Material Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optics, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, along with strong communication and presentation skills. This role involves working on large-scale projects that address complex business challenges within the semiconductor industry, requiring expertise in material characterization tools and programming languages such as Python for data analysis.

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What you'll do

Create detailed technical reports to support analysis findings.
Develop clear presentations for technical recommendations.
Analyze data to provide informed engineering solutions.
Ensure concise documentation of all analytical processes.
Communicate complex technical information effectively to stakeholders.

What we're looking for

Master’s degree in Material Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optics, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field with 3+ years of experience.
Ability to create clear and concise technical reports.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
PhD in relevant fields accepted with no previous professional experience.
Equivalent work experience considered as alternative qualification.

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