Process Engineer III

Lam Research

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On-site
Location
Tualatin, OR
Posted
51 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Jan 17, 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 Deposition 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 reviewing manufacturing techniques, analyzing test data to establish process specifications, and collaborating with internal teams to report on customer demos. To succeed, you must possess expertise in material science or chemical engineering and be proficient in MATLAB, Python, and statistical tools like JMP or Minitab. The role requires a deep understanding of Statistical Process Control, Design of Experiments, and specific deposition techniques such as ALD, CVD, PECVD, or PVD to solve complex challenges in semiconductor manufacturing and next-generation product development.

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.
  • Review and enhance manufacturing techniques to improve product fabrication methods.
  • Develop and sustain new processes to reduce production costs and increase yields.
  • Analyze test data to determine process specifications and define next steps in development.
  • Coordinate and report on customer demonstrations for existing process applications.
  • 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.
  • Experience in laboratory work and on semiconductor equipment with 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 and problem-solving methodologies using 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.

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