Process Engineer 5

Lam Research

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Fremont, CA
Salary
$125,000–$270,000 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Apr 25, 2027

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This role pays less than 54% of similar roles. Most pay $173,312–$246,150 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $198k versus about $210k 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 134 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Process Engineer 5

The Process Engineer 5 joins the Office of the CTO to drive innovation in semiconductor manufacturing. This role focuses on developing advanced process formulations, defining equipment hardware, and evaluating test data to push technical boundaries in material science and surface engineering. You will conduct research to enhance processing techniques, develop new methods to increase yields, and analyze data to establish process specifications. Key responsibilities include collaborating with customers on roadmaps, providing leadership to technicians, and driving the adoption of new technologies. Required skills include proficiency in MATLAB, Python, and statistical tools like JMP or Minitab. Candidates should possess expertise in Statistical Process Control, Design of Experiments, and specific deposition or etch techniques such as ALD, CVD, PVD, and Reactive Ion Etching.

What you'll do

  • Conduct process engineering research and development for 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 development next steps.
  • Review and enhance processing techniques used in product manufacture and fabrication.
  • Provide leadership and technical guidance to process technicians during execution activities.
  • Partner with customers to drive the adoption of new technologies at their sites.
  • Contribute to the development and release of next-generation products for the semiconductor roadmap.

What we're looking for

  • Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field with 8+ years of experience.
  • PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a 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, including surface preparation and analytical techniques (preferred).
  • In-depth understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and/or Design of Experiments (DOE) (preferred).
  • High proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or other similar scientific computing languages (preferred).
  • Working knowledge of statistical analysis, problem-solving methodologies, and statistical tools like JMP or Minitab (preferred).
  • Background in deposition (ALD, CVD, PECVD, PVD), etch (RIE, ALE), plasma physics, or material characterization (preferred).

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