Process Technician IV

Lam Research

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On-site
Location
Tualatin, OR
Posted
73 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday
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Dec 27, 2026

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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 Technician IV

As a Process Technician 4 within the Global Products Group, you will support process development, product development, and research and development for etch and deposition products. You will work alongside Process Engineers to prepare wafer fabrication equipment for testing, perform experiment setups, and collect critical data such as thin film, CD, and wafer disposition performance measurements. Your daily responsibilities include operating advanced tools using specific recipes, processing test runs, and creating records, charts, and schematics to identify yield optimization areas. You will also provide technical assistance and troubleshoot application lab tools. The role requires expertise in semiconductor manufacturing processes within a clean room environment while utilizing English communication skills. This position focuses on solving technical challenges in the semiconductor industry by optimizing equipment performance and advancing innovation in wafer fabrication technologies.

What you'll do

  • Support process engineers with wafer fabrication equipment setup, data collection, and sample submissions.
  • Operate advanced processing tools using specific recipes to collect experiment results and measurements.
  • Analyze thin film, critical dimension (CD), and wafer disposition performance metrics.
  • Prepare records, charts, and schematics of test results for engineering review.
  • Identify and report yield optimization opportunities based on processed data.
  • Provide technical assistance to process development teams and engineers.
  • Troubleshoot and improve application lab tools and experimental setups.

What we're looking for

  • 4-6 years of related experience.
  • Associate degree, Technical Certificate, or Diploma in semiconductors, electronics, chemistry, mechanical, or a related field.
  • Ability to work in a clean room environment while wearing personal protective equipment and a cleanroom suit.
  • Foundational communication skills in English, including reading and writing.
  • Ability to work on a shift schedule.

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