Process Engineer 4

Lam Research

Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Fremont, CA
Salary
$104,000–$231,000 / yr
Posted
47 days ago
Closes
Oct 26, 2026

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Similar $161k
This role $168k
$89k most similar roles pay here $246k

This role pays more than 57% of similar roles. Most pay $131,000–$191,625 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $168k versus about $161k 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 379 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Process Engineer 4

As a Process Engineer at Lam, you will join a team of experts dedicated to advancing semiconductor technology through atomic precision and materials science. Your daily responsibilities include refining processing techniques, analyzing test data to inform process development, and collaborating with cross-functional teams and customers to understand their needs and challenges. You will contribute to the design and release of next-generation products aligned with the semiconductor roadmap. The role requires a Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or related fields. Ideal candidates are proficient in MATLAB, Python, and statistical tools like JMP or Minitab, and have hands-on experience with ALD, CVD, PECVD, PVD, RIE, ALE, ICP, and CCP technologies. This role is integral to driving innovation in semiconductor manufacturing at a large scale.

What you'll do

  • Review and enhance manufacturing processes for semiconductor products.
  • Analyze test data to define limits and variables for process specifications.
  • Plan activities and report on customer demonstrations for existing applications.
  • Contribute to next-generation product development aligned with the semiconductor roadmap.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to understand customer roadmaps and requirements.

What we're looking for

  • Master’s degree in a relevant field with at least three years of experience, or equivalent work experience.
  • Proficiency in scientific computing languages such as MATLAB or Python.
  • Experience with semiconductor equipment and surface preparation techniques.
  • Knowledge of ALD, CVD, PECVD, PVD, RIE, ALE, ICP, and CCP processes.
  • Background in plasma physics and statistical tools like JMP or Minitab.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a matrixed environment with diverse teams.

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