Process Engineer IV

Lam Research

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Work type
On-site
Location
Fremont, CA
Salary
$104,000–$231,000 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Mar 14, 2027

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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 IV

As a Process Engineer 4 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 technicians during execution activities. The role requires expertise in material science, surface engineering, and specialized techniques such as ALD, CVD, PECVD, PVD, RIE, ALE, ICP, and CCP. You will utilize tools like MATLAB, Python, JMP, or Minitab for statistical analysis and problem-solving. This position focuses on solving complex challenges in semiconductor fabrication by developing next-generation products and managing material synthesis and characterization.

What does a Process Engineer earn?

Median $167500 from 32 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.
  • Analyze test data to establish process specifications and determine next steps in development.
  • Enhance processing techniques used in the manufacture and fabrication of products.
  • Coordinate with customers and internal teams to align product roadmaps with business requirements.
  • Contribute to the design 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

  • 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 experience to the specified educational requirements.
  • Familiarity with laboratory work and semiconductor equipment involving surface preparation and analytical techniques (preferred).
  • In-depth understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and/or Design of Experiments (DOE) (preferred).
  • Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or other scientific computing languages (preferred).
  • Working knowledge of statistical analysis, problem-solving methodologies, and tools like JMP or Minitab (preferred).
  • Background in deposition (ALD, CVD, PECVD, PVD), plasma physics, etching (RIE, ALE), or material characterization (preferred).

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