Process Engineer III

Lam Research

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Fremont, CA
Salary
$86,000–$192,000 / yr
Posted
6 days ago
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Confirmed live today
Closes
Mar 14, 2027

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Similar $153k
This role $139k
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This role pays less than 63% of similar roles. Most pay $130,291–$174,812 — 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 perform 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, surface engineering, and fabrication methods such as ALD, CVD, PECVD, PVD, RIE, ALE, ICP, and CCP. You will utilize technical skills in MATLAB, Python, JMP, or Minitab to perform statistical analysis and Design of Experiments. Your work focuses on solving complex challenges in semiconductor manufacturing through atomic precision and advanced material characterization.

What does a Process Engineer earn?

Median $150600 from 37 postings across 7 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Conduct research, development, and evaluation for cutting-edge semiconductor equipment and systems.
  • Review and enhance processing techniques used in product manufacturing and fabrication.
  • Develop and sustain new processes to reduce production costs and increase yields.
  • Analyze test data to establish process limits and determine variables for specifications.
  • Coordinate design requirements to ensure compatibility of various processing methods.
  • Contribute to the development and release of next-generation products on 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 is required.
  • A PhD in a relevant field is accepted as an alternative to the Master's and experience requirement.
  • Equivalent professional experience may be substituted for the specified educational requirements.
  • 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, etching (RIE, ALE), or material characterization (preferred).

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