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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.
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The Product Engineer 4 - Etch ESC product development joins the Global Products Group to drive innovation in etch and deposition products. This role manages the full life cycle of electrostatic chucks (ESCs) for plasma etchers, from inception and hardware design through in-house qualification and field support. You will develop new hardware designs, define engineering specifications, and lead a small team to coordinate subsystems and deliver wafer requirements. The work involves solving complex problems regarding thermal uniformity, voltage process windows, and defectivity limits for shrinking device dimensions. Key responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, reviewing process records, and evaluating test data. Candidates must possess a multidisciplinary background in materials science, physics, or engineering, with proficiency in Python, MATLAB, and core competencies in heat transfer, thermodynamics, and vacuum pressure.
What does a Product Engineer earn?
Median $197500 from 31 postings across 9 companies.
Manage new product introduction and production support from inception through customer support.
Develop and modify hardware designs for electrostatic chucks and supporting plasma etcher hardware.
Define engineering specifications and testing requirements for ESC subsystems based on customer requirements.
Develop and sustain process improvements to reduce production costs and increase yields.
Compile and evaluate test data to determine hardware limitations and assess field failure risks.
Coordinate design reviews, risk assessments, and process of record reviews with engineering personnel.
Lead a team of engineers and lab personnel to deliver wafer requirements for next-generation hardware.
What we're looking for
Ph.D. in materials science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or a related field (highly desired).
Minimum of 3 years of experience with a Ph.D., 3–6 years with a Master’s, or 8 years with a Bachelor’s degree.
Semiconductor or product design experience.
Experience designing, specifying, building, operating, and maintaining capital equipment test apparatus.
Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or other similar scientific computing languages.
Fundamental understanding of heat transfer, mass transfer, vacuum pressure and flow, thermodynamics, and basic mechanics of materials.
Prior product design and technical engineer experience (preferred).
Experience designing, specifying, building, operating, and maintaining semiconductor, automotive, aerospace, or related hardware, tools, and equipment (preferred).
Semiconductor Equipment
Process Design
E/M Systems
Product Prototyping
Experimental Design
Troubleshooting
Debugging
Product Development
Material Science
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Optics
Physics
Chemical Engineering
PCB Layout
Altium
OrCAD
Cadence
KiCad
Power Electronics
Mixed-Signal Design
Microcontrollers
EtherCAT
Signal Integrity
Power Integrity
EMC/EMI
Design for Manufacturing
Design for Test
Design for Reliability
Schematic Capture
Lab Instrumentation