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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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Listed pay typically runs
$114,000–$253,000
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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 while applying Statistical Process Control and Design of Experiments to solve complex problems related to semiconductor roadmap requirements and material characterization.
What does a Process Engineer earn?
Median $164000 from 41 postings across 8 companies.
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.
Review and enhance manufacturing techniques used in product fabrication.
Coordinate with customers and cross-functional teams to address roadmap requirements and business challenges.
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
Master's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or related field with 6+ years of experience; or a PhD with 3+ years of experience.
Equivalent professional 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 similar scientific computing languages (preferred).
Working knowledge of statistical analysis and problem-solving methodologies (preferred).
Experience with statistical tools such as JMP or Minitab (preferred).
Background in deposition/etch technologies (ALD, CVD, PECVD, PVD, RIE, ALE, ICP, CCP) or material characterization (preferred).