Process Engineer 4

Lam Research

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Fremont, CA
Salary
$104,000–$231,000 / yr
Posted
91 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Jan 23, 2027

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Below market

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This role pays less than 80% of similar roles. Most pay $189,655–$211,200 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $168k versus about $200k for comparable roles.

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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.

Lam Research currently has 137 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $114,000–$253,000 across 82 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Process Engineer 4

The Process Engineer 4 joins the Office of the CTO Pathfinding team to advance semiconductor technology through atomic precision, material science, and surface engineering. This role involves developing new process formulations, defining equipment hardware, and evaluating test data to ensure compatibility of processing methods. Daily responsibilities include conducting process engineering research, enhancing manufacturing techniques, and sustaining improvements to increase yields and reduce production costs. The successful candidate will analyze data to establish process specifications and collaborate with customers to address business challenges. Required skills include proficiency in MATLAB, Python, and statistical tools like JMP or Minitab. Candidates should possess expertise in ALD, CVD, PECVD, PVD, or RIE, alongside a deep understanding of Statistical Process Control, Design of Experiments, and material characterization within the semiconductor roadmap.

What you'll do

  • Conduct process engineering research, development, and evaluation for cutting-edge semiconductor equipment and systems.
  • Develop and sustain new processes and improvements to reduce production costs and increase yields.
  • Review and enhance processing techniques used in the manufacture and fabrication of products.
  • Compile and analyze test data to establish process specifications and determine development limits.
  • Partner with customers to understand roadmaps, process flows, and specific business challenges.
  • Contribute to next-generation product development and release activities supporting the semiconductor roadmap.
  • Provide leadership and clear direction to process technicians to support execution activities.

What we're looking for

  • Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or related field with 6+ years of experience.
  • PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or related field with 3+ years of experience.
  • Equivalent professional experience to the required degrees and years of experience.
  • Familiarity with laboratory work and semiconductor equipment, including surface preparation and analytical techniques (preferred).
  • In-depth understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and/or Design of Experiments (DOE) (preferred).
  • High proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or other scientific computing languages (preferred).
  • Experience with statistical tools such as JMP or Minitab (preferred).
  • Background in deposition (ALD, CVD, PECVD, PVD), etching (RIE, ALE), plasma physics, or material characterization (preferred).

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