Process Engineer 5

Lam Research

Hybrid Actively hiring
Fremont, CA Posted 27 days ago $146,000$270,000 / year

At a glance

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TL;DR

As a Process Engineer at Lam in the Etch Product Group, you will lead critical process development from concept to customer-ready performance, refining manufacturing techniques and control strategies to enhance yield and reduce costs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design new processes, analyze test data for evidence-based iteration, and deliver technical readouts for customers. Your role involves influencing next-generation product development by translating process insights into hardware and software requirements, providing day-to-day direction to technicians, and driving technology adoption at customer sites. This position requires a Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Physics with 8+ years of experience or a PhD with 5+ years of hands-on lab work.

Skills

Python MATLAB R LabVIEW SEMICONDUCTOR_PROCESSING ETCHING_TECHNOLOGY YIELD_IMPROVEMENT MATERIALS_SCIENCE CHEMICAL_ENGINEERING DATA_ANALYSIS TECHNICAL_LEADERSHIP CROSS_FUNCTIONAL_COLLABORATION TECHNOLOGY_TRANSFER SAFETY_PROTOCOLS HIGH_THROUGHPUT_PROCESSING

What you'll do

  • Lead process engineering research and development for next-generation semiconductor equipment.
  • Refine processing techniques to enhance manufacturing performance and reduce costs.
  • Design new processes that increase yield and improve tool capabilities significantly.
  • Analyze complex test data to set precise process specifications and drive improvements.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to execute experiments, interpret results, and deliver technical presentations.
  • Influence product development by translating process insights into hardware requirements.
  • Provide daily technical guidance to process technicians for safe and efficient lab operations.

What we're looking for

  • Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Physics with 8+ years of experience.
  • PhD in relevant field with at least 5 years of professional experience.
  • Expertise in semiconductor process development and equipment engineering.
  • Strong analytical skills for interpreting complex test data and setting specifications.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams to drive product development and customer adoption.
  • Ability to translate technical insights into hardware, software, and system requirements.

Market check

Salary context

This $146,000–$270,000 range sits above 77% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$124,127$207,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$134,500$201,250

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 237 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

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 217 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $114,000–$231,000 across 106 roles with salary data.

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