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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.
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Listed pay typically runs
$114,000–$253,000
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As a Process Engineer 3 within the Dielectric Etch Team of the Global Products 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, evaluating test data to establish process limits, and collaborating with internal teams to report on customer demonstrations. You will also lead process technicians while working to improve yields and reduce production costs. The role requires expertise in material science or physics, specifically involving techniques like ALD, CVD, PECVD, PVD, RIE, ALE, ICP, and CCP. To succeed, you must utilize tools such as MATLAB, Python, JMP, or Minitab while applying Statistical Process Control and Design of Experiments to solve complex challenges in surface engineering and material characterization for next-generation semiconductor products.
What does a Process Engineer earn?
Median $154500 from 30 postings across 6 companies.
Conduct research, development, and evaluation for cutting-edge semiconductor equipment and systems.
Develop and sustain new processes to reduce production costs and increase yields.
Analyze test data to establish process specifications and determine limits for variables.
Review and enhance manufacturing techniques used in product fabrication.
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.
Coordinate design requirements to ensure compatibility between processing methods and hardware.
What we're looking for
Master's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or related field with 3+ years of experience; or a PhD with no previous professional experience.
Experience in laboratory work and on semiconductor equipment with 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 similar scientific computing languages (preferred).
Working knowledge of statistical analysis and problem-solving methodologies (preferred).
Experience with statistical tools such as JMP or Minitab (preferred).
Background in ALD, CVD, PECVD, PVD, Plasma Physics, RIE, ALE, ICP, or CCP (preferred).
Knowledge of material synthesis, characterization, and experience in collaborative matrixed environments (preferred).