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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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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 responsibilities include analyzing test data to establish process specifications, improving manufacturing techniques to increase yields, and providing guidance to technicians during execution activities. The role requires expertise in material science or chemical engineering, with a focus on technologies such as ALD, CVD, PECVD, PVD, RIE, ALE, ICP, and CCP. You will utilize tools like MATLAB, Python, JMP, or Minitab for statistical analysis and problem-solving. This position addresses critical challenges in semiconductor fabrication through advanced surface engineering and material characterization techniques.
What does a Process Engineer earn?
Median $154500 from 30 postings across 6 companies.
Conduct process engineering research, development, and evaluation for semiconductor equipment and systems.
Review and enhance manufacturing techniques to improve product fabrication methods.
Develop and sustain new processes to reduce production costs and increase yields.
Analyze test data to establish next steps in development and define process specifications.
Coordinate and report on customer demonstrations for existing process applications.
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; or a PhD with no professional experience; or equivalent experience.
Familiarity with working in a laboratory and on semiconductor equipment with experience in surface preparation and analytical techniques (preferred).
In-depth understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and/or Design of Experiments (DOE) (preferred).
High 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).