Process Engineer III

Lam Research

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Tualatin, OR
Posted: 93 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Dec 7, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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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TL;DR · Process Engineer III

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As a Process Engineer 3 within the Deposition Product 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 processing techniques to improve manufacturing methods, reduce production costs, and increase yields. Your daily responsibilities include developing new process formulations, defining equipment hardware requirements, analyzing test data to establish process specifications, and providing guidance to technicians during execution activities. The role requires expertise in material science, surface engineering, and fluid mechanics. You will utilize skills in electrochemistry, wet chemistry, and analytical techniques while working with SEMI equipment. This position focuses on solving technical challenges in semiconductor fabrication by developing next-generation products and ensuring the compatibility of processing methods for advanced manufacturing applications.

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Median $154500 from 30 postings across 6 companies.

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Skills

Wet Chemistry Electrochemistry Fluid Mechanics Surface Science Analytical Techniques SEMI Equipment Process Engineering Material Science Chemical 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 manufacturing techniques used in product fabrication.
Analyze test data to establish process specifications and determine next steps in development.
Coordinate design requirements to ensure compatibility of processing methods.
Contribute to the development and release of next-generation products for the semiconductor roadmap.
Provide leadership 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 degree is accepted as an alternative to the Master's and experience requirement.
Equivalent professional experience may be substituted for the specified educational requirements.
Hands-on experience working with wet chemistry is preferred.
Skills in electrochemistry are preferred.
Knowledge of fluid mechanics, transport, surface science, and analytical techniques is preferred.
Experience working on SEMI equipment is preferred.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a matrix environment are required.