Metrology Engineer 3

Lam Research

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Location
Tualatin, OR
Posted
63 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 3

The Metrology Engineer 3 joins the Global Products Group to develop next-generation on-tool metrology and sensing technologies for semiconductor manufacturing. This role involves building spectroscopy, imaging, and vision-based systems to enable real-time characterization of film thickness, uniformity, and defectivity directly on processing equipment. You will design experiments to quantify measurement uncertainty, perform MSA and Gauge R&R, and develop calibration methods. Key responsibilities include building algorithms for signal processing, sensor fusion, and anomaly detection using physics-based and machine learning techniques. You will utilize tools such as Python, MATLAB, R, and JMP to transform optical and spectral signals into actionable process insights. The work focuses on solving technical challenges in equipment intelligence, optical subsystem optimization, and non-contact wafer characterization to improve manufacturing productivity.

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.
  • Develop calibration methods and measurement models to transform optical and equipment signals into actionable metrics.
  • Build algorithms for spectroscopy, image analysis, signal processing, and anomaly detection using machine learning and statistical techniques.
  • Correlate on-tool measurements with reference systems to generate wafer-level analytics for process control and predictive monitoring.
  • Characterize and optimize optical subsystems including illumination sources, spectrometers, hyperspectral cameras, and data acquisition hardware.
  • Support product development from concept to deployment by performing prototype integration, troubleshooting, and technical documentation.

What we're looking for

  • Master's degree in a technical discipline with 3+ years of experience, 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 technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to travel up to 25%.
  • Experience with semiconductor metrology applications, optical sensing technologies, and data interpretation (preferred).
  • Experience developing physics-based models, optical modeling, and production-grade analytics for semiconductor thin-film processes (preferred).

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