Process Engineer III

Lam Research

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Fremont, CA
Salary
$86,000–$192,000 / yr
Posted
44 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Jan 24, 2027

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Similar $153k
This role $139k
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This role pays less than 64% of similar roles. Most pay $129,575–$175,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $139k versus about $153k for comparable roles.

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About Lam Research

Lam Research Corporation is a leading American supplier of wafer-fabrication equipment and services to the global semiconductor industry.

Lam Research currently has 299 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Process Engineer III

As a Process Engineer 3 within the Global Products Group, you will contribute to the design and engineering of etch and deposition products for the semiconductor industry. You will conduct research, development, and evaluation of advanced process formulations while defining equipment hardware to meet specific processing requirements. Your daily work involves analyzing test data to establish process limits, improving manufacturing techniques to increase yields, and providing guidance to technicians during execution activities. The role requires expertise in material science and surface engineering to solve complex fabrication challenges. You will utilize tools such as MATLAB, Python, JMP, or Minitab while applying methodologies like Statistical Process Control and Design of Experiments. Relevant technical domains include Atomic Layer Deposition, Chemical Vapor Deposition, Plasma Physics, Reactive Ion Etching, and various material characterization techniques to support the semiconductor roadmap.

What does a Process Engineer earn?

Median $154500 from 30 postings across 6 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Conduct research, development, and evaluation for cutting-edge semiconductor equipment and systems.
  • Develop and sustain new processes to reduce production costs and increase yields.
  • Review and enhance manufacturing techniques used in product fabrication.
  • Analyze test data to establish process limits and determine next steps in development.
  • Coordinate design requirements to ensure compatibility of processing methods.
  • Contribute to the development and release of next-generation products for the semiconductor roadmap.
  • Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to process technicians during execution activities.

What we're looking for

  • A Master's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field with 3+ years of experience.
  • A PhD degree is accepted as an alternative to a Master's degree without prior professional experience.
  • Experience in laboratory work and on semiconductor equipment including surface preparation and analytical techniques.
  • In-depth understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and/or Design of Experiments (DOE).
  • Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or other similar scientific computing languages.
  • Working knowledge of statistical analysis, problem-solving methodologies, and tools such as JMP or Minitab.
  • Background in deposition techniques like ALD, CVD, PECVD, or PVD.
  • Knowledge of Plasma Physics, RIE, ALE, ICP, CCP, and material synthesis/characterization.

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