This role pays more than
84%
of similar roles. Most pay
$146,000–$197,500
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$208k
versus about
$172k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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
299 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$114,000–$253,000
across 141 roles with salary data.
As a Process Engineer 5 within the Etch Product Group, you will drive innovation in semiconductor manufacturing by developing advanced process formulations and shaping equipment hardware requirements. You will lead research, development, and evaluation for next-generation systems while refining processing techniques to improve yield and tool capability. Your daily responsibilities include analyzing test data to set process windows, executing experiments, providing technical leadership to technicians, and managing technology transfer at customer sites. The role requires hands-on laboratory work and expertise in material science or chemical engineering. Key technical competencies include Statistical Process Control, Design of Experiments, and proficiency in MATLAB or Python. You will solve complex problems related to atomic precision, surface engineering, and deposition techniques such as ALD, CVD, PECVD, PVD, RIE, ALE, ICP, and CCP for semiconductor dielectrics and metal films.
What does a Process Engineer earn?
Median $154500 from 30 postings across 6 companies.