Metrology Engineer III

Lam Research

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On-site
Location
Tualatin, OR
Posted
18 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago
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Feb 20, 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 · Metrology Engineer III

As a Metrology Engineer 3 within the Global Products Group, you will develop next-generation on-tool metrology and sensing technologies to improve semiconductor manufacturing outcomes. You will work at the intersection of optical sensing, machine vision, spectroscopy, and data analytics to transform raw sensor data into actionable process insights for film thickness, uniformity, and defectivity. Your daily responsibilities include designing experiments to characterize sensor performance, developing calibration methods, and building algorithms for signal processing, anomaly detection, and metrology inference using physics-based and machine learning techniques. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize optical subsystems and develop production-grade analytics. Required skills include proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or R, along with expertise in statistical analysis, DOE methodologies, and the interpretation of complex datasets to solve critical wafer-level measurement challenges within the semiconductor industry.

What you'll do

  • Develop and deploy spectroscopy, imaging, and vision-based metrology systems for non-contact wafer characterization.
  • Design and execute experiments to characterize sensor performance, quantify measurement uncertainty, and perform MSA and Gauge R&R analyses.
  • Create calibration methods and models to transform optical, spectral, and image signals into actionable process metrics.
  • Build algorithms for signal processing, anomaly detection, and metrology inference using physics-based and machine learning techniques.
  • Correlate on-tool measurements with reference systems to generate wafer-level analytics for predictive monitoring and process control.
  • Characterize and optimize optical subsystems including illumination sources, spectrometers, hyperspectral cameras, and data acquisition hardware.
  • Support the full product lifecycle from prototype integration and troubleshooting to technical documentation and automated visualization tools.

What we're looking for

  • Master's degree in a technical field with 3+ years of experience, or a PhD, or equivalent industry experience.
  • Strong experimental design, statistical analysis, and technical problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with scientific data analysis tools such as Python, MATLAB, R, JMP, or equivalent.
  • Ability to interpret complex datasets and communicate findings effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to travel up to 25%.
  • Experience with semiconductor metrology, optical sensing technologies, and advanced data interpretation (preferred).
  • Experience in modeling, image processing, signal processing, and developing production-grade analytics or machine learning solutions (preferred).

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