Product Engineer IV, Etch ESC Product Development

Lam Research

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Fremont, CA
Salary
$104,000–$231,000 / yr
Posted
51 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Jan 18, 2027

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This role $168k
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This role pays less than 52% of similar roles. Most pay $142,050–$203,475 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $168k versus about $173k for comparable roles.

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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 · Product Engineer IV, Etch ESC Product Development

Product Engineer 4 - Etch ESC product development joins the Global Products Group to drive innovation in semiconductor equipment. This role manages the full lifecycle of electrostatic chucks (ESCs) for plasma etchers, from initial design and new product introduction through production support and field issues. You will develop hardware designs, define engineering specifications, and establish processes of record while collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve thermal uniformity and reduce defectivity in shrinking device dimensions. The work requires a multidisciplinary approach involving materials science, physics, mechanical engineering, and electrical engineering. Candidates must possess expertise in heat transfer, thermodynamics, and vacuum pressure. Required technical skills include proficiency in Python or MATLAB for scientific computing. You will also be responsible for coordinating risk assessments and leading teams to deliver next-generation hardware solutions that address complex manufacturing challenges.

What you'll do

  • Manage new product introduction and production support from inception through customer support.
  • Develop and modify hardware designs for electrostatic chucks (ESCs) and supporting equipment.
  • Define engineering specifications based on process and customer requirements for ESC subsystems.
  • Establish testing requirements for production-readiness and define the process of record at suppliers.
  • Analyze test data to determine hardware limitations and assess risks of field failure.
  • Develop and sustain process improvements to reduce production costs and increase yields.
  • 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 is highly desired.
  • Minimum of 3 years experience with a Ph.D., 3–6 years with a Master’s degree, or 8 years with a Bachelor’s degree.
  • Experience in semiconductor or product design.
  • 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.
  • Experience coordinating and communicating with cross-functional teams.
  • Prior experience designing and maintaining semiconductor, automotive, or aerospace hardware and tools is beneficial.

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