Field Process Engineer IV

Lam Research

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On-site
Location
Austin, TX
Posted
39 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago
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Jan 30, 2027

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

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TL;DR · Field Process Engineer IV

As a Field Process Engineer 4 within the Customer Support Business Group, you will serve as a customer-focused expert providing process support, installation, and system improvements for equipment at customer sites. You will be responsible for designing and conducting experiments, collecting data, analyzing results, and generating reports to optimize device architecture and process modules. Your daily work involves developing new or modified processes, defining best known method recipes, performing root cause analysis on process deviations, and coordinating statistical analysis of failure rates. To succeed, you must possess a relevant advanced degree in fields like Physics or Material Science, along with proficiency in data analysis tools and presentation software. You will also utilize skills in Statistical Process Control and Design of Experiments to address technical challenges and provide leadership for field service teams.

What you'll do

  • Provide process support, installation, and troubleshooting for new applications of equipment at customer sites.
  • Serve as primary field support for Beta sites, evaluations, and first-in-fab installations.
  • Design and conduct experiments to collect data and analyze results for optimizing device architecture.
  • Perform root cause analysis to address process deviations and meet customer requirements for new technologies.
  • Develop best known method recipes and partner with hardware engineers to define chamber requirements.
  • Provide technical leadership and instruction to Field Service Engineers, technicians, and customers on operations and repairs.
  • Coordinate statistical analysis of failure rates and develop continuous improvement plans.
  • Recommend design changes for technical solutions based on monitored performance trends.

What we're looking for

  • A PhD in Electronics, Chemistry, Physics, Material Science, or a related field is required.
  • A Master of Science degree with 3+ years of relevant work experience is required.
  • A Bachelor of Science degree with 6+ years of work experience is required.
  • Proficiency in computer applications including data analysis tools, word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software is required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and customer relationship skills are required.
  • Ability to work in a cleanroom environment wearing personal protective equipment and on-call if needed.
  • In-depth understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and/or Design of Experiments (DOE) is preferred.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks with shifting priorities are preferred.

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