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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 process technicians. The role requires expertise in material science and surface engineering to solve complex fabrication challenges. You will utilize tools such as MATLAB, Python, JMP, or Minitab while applying Statistical Process Control and Design of Experiments. Preferred technical knowledge includes Atomic Layer Deposition, Chemical Vapor Deposition, Plasma Physics, Reactive Ion Etching, and various material characterization techniques to support the next generation of semiconductor breakthroughs.
What does a Process Engineer earn?
Median $154500 from 30 postings across 6 companies.
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 determine process limits, variables, and 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 and technical 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.
Experience with surface preparation and analytical techniques in a laboratory or on semiconductor equipment is preferred.
In-depth understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and/or Design of Experiments (DOE) is preferred.
Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or other scientific computing languages is preferred.
Knowledge of material synthesis, characterization, and specific deposition or etching technologies like ALD, CVD, PECVD, PVD, RIE, ALE, ICP, or CCP is preferred.
Experience with statistical tools such as JMP or Minitab and problem-solving methodologies is preferred.