Process Engineer V

Lam Research

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Tualatin, OR
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2 days ago
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Mar 13, 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 Global Products Group to advance etch and deposition products for the semiconductor industry. This role involves conducting research, development, and evaluation of advanced process formulations while defining equipment hardware to meet specific processing requirements. The engineer will develop new processes to reduce production costs, increase yields, and analyze test data to establish process specifications. Key responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams and customers to address business challenges and drive the adoption of new technologies. Candidates should possess expertise in material science or chemical engineering and be proficient in MATLAB, Python, and statistical tools like JMP or Minitab. Technical domains include Atomic Layer Deposition, Chemical Vapor Deposition, Plasma Physics, Reactive Ion Etching, and material characterization to solve complex problems in semiconductor manufacturing and fabrication.

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.
  • Review and enhance manufacturing techniques used in product fabrication.
  • Provide leadership and technical guidance to process technicians during execution activities.
  • Partner with customers to identify roadmaps, requirements, and business challenges for new technologies.
  • Contribute to the development and release of next-generation products supporting the semiconductor roadmap.

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 specified 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).
  • 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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