Field Process Engineer IV

Lam Research

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On-site
Location
Hillsboro, OR
Posted
16 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday
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Feb 22, 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, you will serve as a customer-focused expert providing process support, installation, and evaluation for hardware modifications and upgrades 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 best known method recipes, performing root cause analysis on process deviations, and coordinating statistical analysis of failure rates to develop continuous improvement plans. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and hardware engineers to define chamber requirements and characterize designs. The role requires proficiency in data analysis tools, word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software. Key competencies include an understanding of Statistical Process Control and Design of Experiments while working within a cleanroom environment to solve complex technical challenges for new technology processes.

What you'll do

  • Provide process support, installation, and troubleshooting for new and existing equipment at customer sites.
  • Design and conduct experiments to collect data and analyze results for optimizing device architecture.
  • Perform root cause analysis to address process deviations and meet specific customer requirements.
  • Develop new processes and define best known method recipes for hardware modifications.
  • Partner with hardware engineering to define chamber requirements and characterize hardware designs.
  • Provide technical leadership and instruction to field service engineers, technicians, and customers.
  • Coordinate statistical analysis of failure rates and develop continuous improvement plans.
  • Recommend design changes to key technical solutions based on performance trend monitoring.

What we're looking for

  • PhD in Electronics, Chemistry, Physics, Material Science, or related field; or MS with 3+ years experience; or BS with 6+ years experience.
  • Proficiency in computer applications including data analysis tools, word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and customer relationship skills.
  • 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) (preferred).
  • Effective organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines (preferred).
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams, customers, and partners (preferred).
  • Collaborative mindset in a matrixed environment (preferred).

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