Process Engineer III

Lam Research

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Work type: On-site
Location: Austin, TX
Posted: 119 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes: Nov 10, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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

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As a Process Engineer 3 within the Deposition Product Group, you will conduct research, development, and evaluation to support cutting-edge semiconductor equipment and systems. You will be responsible for developing new process formulations, enhancing manufacturing techniques, and sustaining improvements to reduce production costs while increasing yields. Your daily work involves analyzing test data to establish process specifications, coordinating design requirements, and providing guidance to technicians during execution activities. The role requires expertise in material science or chemical engineering to solve challenges in the semiconductor roadmap through advanced surface engineering. 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 advance next-generation semiconductor technologies.

What does a Process Engineer earn?

Median $154500 from 30 postings across 6 companies.

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Skills

ALD CVD PECVD PVD RIE ALE ICP CCP MATLAB Python JMP Minitab SPC DOE Plasma Physics Material Characterization Surface Engineering

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 manufacturing and fabrication.
Analyze test data to determine process specifications and define next steps in development.
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 with 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 like JMP or Minitab.
Background in deposition techniques such as ALD, CVD, PECVD, or PVD.
Knowledge of Plasma Physics, RIE, ALE, ICP, CCP, and material synthesis/characterization.