Process Engineer V

Lam Research

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On-site
Location
Tualatin, OR
Posted
32 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday
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Feb 6, 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 V

Process Engineer 5 joins the Office of the CTO to drive innovation within the Velocity Lab for next-generation 300mm wafer pathfinding initiatives. This role focuses on developing advanced process formulations, defining equipment hardware, and evaluating test data to ensure compatibility of processing methods in semiconductor manufacturing. The engineer will conduct research, enhance fabrication techniques, and analyze data to establish process specifications while providing guidance to technicians. Key responsibilities include collaborating with customers to address business challenges and introducing new technologies at customer sites. Required expertise includes material science or chemical engineering principles, surface preparation, and analytical techniques. Technical skills involve Statistical Process Control, Design of Experiments, and proficiency in MATLAB or Python. The role addresses critical semiconductor breakthroughs involving Atomic Layer Deposition, Chemical Vapor Deposition, Plasma Physics, Reactive Ion Etching, and various material characterization methods.

What does a Process Engineer earn?

Median $154500 from 30 postings across 6 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Conduct process engineering research and development for cutting-edge semiconductor equipment and systems.
  • Develop and sustain new processes to reduce production costs and increase yields.
  • Analyze test data to establish next steps in development and determine process specification limits.
  • Review and enhance manufacturing techniques used in the fabrication of products.
  • Partner with customers to identify roadmaps, requirements, and business challenges for new technology adoption.
  • Contribute to next-generation product development activities supporting 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 8+ years of experience.
  • PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or related field with 5+ years of experience.
  • Equivalent professional experience to the required degrees and years of experience.
  • 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, 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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