Field Process Engineer IV

Lam Research

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On-site
Location
Malta, NY
Posted
113 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago
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Nov 16, 2026

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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 technical leadership for critical equipment and processes. You will be responsible for designing and conducting experiments, collecting data, performing root cause analysis to address process deviations, and developing best known method recipes. Your daily work involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize device architecture, characterizing hardware designs, and coordinating statistical analysis of failure rates to develop continuous improvement plans. To succeed, you must possess expertise in Statistical Process Control and Design of Experiments while utilizing data analysis tools, word processing, and spreadsheet software. You will solve complex technical challenges for new technology processes and provide instruction to field service engineers and technicians within a cleanroom environment.

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 specific customer requirements.
  • Develop new or modified process recipes and define hardware requirements in partnership with engineering teams.
  • 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 accepted.
  • A Bachelor of Science degree with 6+ years of work experience is accepted.
  • 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 while wearing personal protective equipment and being available for on-call shifts.
  • 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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