Process Engineer III

Lam Research

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On-site
Location
Tualatin, OR
Posted
52 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Jan 16, 2027

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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

As a Process Engineer 3 within the Depostion Group, you will join the Global Products Group to advance semiconductor manufacturing through innovative etch and deposition technologies. You will conduct research, development, and evaluation of advanced process formulations while defining equipment hardware to meet specific processing requirements. Your daily responsibilities include reviewing fabrication techniques, developing new processes to improve yields and reduce costs, and analyzing test data to establish precise process specifications. You will collaborate with internal teams to manage customer demos and contribute to next-generation product development for the semiconductor roadmap. The role requires expertise in material science, chemistry, or physics, alongside skills in wet chemistry, electrochemistry, fluid mechanics, transport, surface science, and analytical techniques. You will also provide leadership and guidance to process technicians while working with SEMI equipment.

What does a Process Engineer earn?

Median $154500 from 30 postings across 6 companies.

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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 manufacture and fabrication.
  • Analyze test data to establish process specifications and determine next steps in development.
  • Coordinate design requirements to ensure compatibility of various processing methods.
  • 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 the Master's and experience requirement.
  • Equivalent professional experience to the specified educational requirements is acceptable.
  • Hands-on experience working with wet chemistry is preferred.
  • Skills in electrochemistry, fluid mechanics, transport, surface science, and analytical techniques are preferred.
  • Experience working on SEMI equipment is preferred.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities are required.
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative matrix environment with diverse teams and partners.

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