Manager/Senior Manager Process Engineering, Etch

Lam Research

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Fremont, CA
Salary
$146,000–$311,000 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
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Confirmed live today
Closes
Apr 26, 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 · Manager/Senior Manager Process Engineering, Etch

Manager/Senior Manager Process Engineering - Etch joins the Conductor Etch team to lead a group of process engineers in developing and delivering plasma etch solutions. This leadership role involves managing project strategies, establishing priorities, and moving complex engineering projects from development and demonstration toward high-volume manufacturing. The successful candidate will build engineering capability through a mechanistic, data-driven approach to problem solving while partnering with customers and cross-functional teams to solve technical challenges. Key requirements include experience in dry etch process engineering, semiconductor process development, and advanced analytics or AI-enabled methods. The role focuses on the technical and business problem of creating robust, scalable plasma etch processes that meet demanding manufacturing requirements for next-generation semiconductor technology.

What you'll do

  • Lead and develop a team of process engineers responsible for plasma etch process development and customer demonstrations.
  • Establish project strategies and manage priorities to achieve technical and business objectives.
  • Solve complex technical challenges using a mechanistic, data-driven approach to problem-solving.
  • Partner with customers and cross-functional teams to deliver timely technical solutions.
  • Ensure process solutions are technically robust and scalable for high-volume manufacturing.
  • Use advanced analytics and AI to accelerate learning and communicate project status to executive audiences.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related technical discipline.
  • Master’s or PhD preferred.
  • 6-8 years of management experience.
  • 6+ years of experience in dry etch process engineering, semiconductor process development, or a closely related field.
  • Strong understanding of plasma etch process development, including key process trade-offs and their impact on device and manufacturing performance.
  • Demonstrated track record of solving complex technical problems and delivering solutions on schedule.
  • Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate technical engineering teams (preferred).
  • Experience applying advanced analytics, automation, or AI-enabled methods to engineering problem solving (preferred).

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