Systems Engineer 6, Chemical Engineering

Lam Research

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Fremont, CA
Salary
$144,000–$316,000 / yr
Posted
69 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Feb 15, 2027

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Above market

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This role pays more than 93% of similar roles. Most pay $130,577–$191,000 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $230k versus about $161k for comparable roles.

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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 137 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $114,000–$253,000 across 82 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Systems Engineer 6, Chemical Engineering

The Systems Engineer 6 - Chemical Engineering joins the Etch Product Group System Engineering team to manage system architecture, requirements, and integration for complex semiconductor process modules. This role serves as the primary expert for chemistry, materials compatibility, and chemical risk within Gas Delivery product development. You will evaluate the impact of process gases, fluids, and coatings on performance and safety while translating chemical behaviors into engineering requirements and verification plans. Key responsibilities include leading investigations into corrosion, contamination, and material degradation using first-principles engineering, physical chemistry, and thermodynamics. You will support multiple product development programs by providing data-driven analysis for architecture development, trade studies, and risk assessments. The role requires expertise in chemical reaction analysis, corrosion science, and failure analysis to solve multidisciplinary technical problems.

What does a Systems Engineer earn in California?

Median $191000 from 99 postings across 21 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Evaluate the impact of new process gases, materials, and operating conditions on product performance and safety.
  • Analyze chemical interactions between process gases, byproducts, and wetted materials to identify technical risks.
  • Translate chemical behavior and gas safety requirements into engineering specifications and verification plans.
  • Develop material selection, operating limits, and qualification strategies for chemical compatibility and contamination control.
  • Lead investigations into corrosion, contamination, material degradation, and field failures using first-principles engineering.
  • Provide chemistry and materials expertise during architecture development, design reviews, and trade studies for product programs.
  • Review and approve requirements, FMEAs, hazard analyses, and qualification plans for gas handling systems.
  • Mentor engineers on systems engineering practices including requirements development and root-cause analysis.

What we're looking for

  • M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related discipline with 12+ years of industry experience.
  • Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related discipline with 8+ years of industry experience.
  • Demonstrated expertise in material compatibility, chemical risk assessment, corrosion science, and failure analysis.
  • Strong foundation in physical chemistry, thermodynamics, chemical reaction analysis, and materials behavior.
  • Experience translating chemical, materials, gas safety, and regulatory considerations into engineering requirements and verification strategies.
  • Proven track record of solving complex multidisciplinary technical problems and influencing decisions across engineering organizations.

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