Process Engineer III

Lam Research

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On-site
Location
Tualatin, OR
Posted
32 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Feb 6, 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 · Process Engineer III

As a Process Engineer 3 within the Deposition Product Group, you will drive innovation in semiconductor manufacturing by developing advanced process formulations and defining equipment hardware to meet specific processing requirements. Your daily responsibilities include conducting research and development for cutting-edge systems, enhancing fabrication techniques, and analyzing test data to establish process specifications while providing guidance to technicians. You will work on critical problems involving material science, surface engineering, and the semiconductor roadmap. The role requires proficiency in Korean and a strong technical foundation in areas such as ALD, CVD, PECVD, PVD, RIE, or ALE. Candidates should possess skills in MATLAB, Python, and statistical tools like JMP or Minitab. You will utilize knowledge of Statistical Process Control, Design of Experiments, and material characterization to improve yields and reduce production costs for next-generation products.

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 processing techniques used in product manufacture and fabrication.
  • Analyze test data to determine process specifications and establish next steps in development.
  • Coordinate design requirements to ensure compatibility of various 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

  • Master's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or related field with 3+ years of experience.
  • PhD degree with no previous professional experience is acceptable as an alternative to the Master's and experience requirement.
  • Professional proficiency in spoken and written Korean is required.
  • Familiarity with laboratory work and semiconductor equipment involving surface preparation and analytical techniques (preferred).
  • In-depth understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and/or Design of Experiments (DOE) (preferred).
  • Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or other scientific computing languages (preferred).
  • Working knowledge of statistical analysis, problem-solving methodologies, and tools like JMP or Minitab (preferred).
  • Background in deposition techniques (ALD, CVD, PECVD, PVD), plasma physics, or material characterization (preferred).

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