Process Engineering Intern - Summer 2025

The Group You’ll Be A Part Of

In the Global Products Group, we are dedicated to excellence in the design and engineering of Lam's etch and deposition products. We drive innovation to ensure our cutting-edge solutions are helping to solve the biggest challenges in the semiconductor industry. 

The Impact You’ll Make

In this role you will directly contribute to Lam Research’s ALD (Atomic Layer Deposition) and CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition) product and process development efforts. You will work directly with experienced process development engineers developing and improving metal and dielectric thin films.  Your work will lead to improvements in the equipment and systems that Lam provides to semiconductor manufacturers worldwide.   

What You’ll Do

• Plan and execute concept and feasibility studies of novel metal thin film deposition processes, chemistries, and materials.
• Learn to operate laboratory equipment for the deposition and characterization of thin films.  
• Work in laboratory and clean-room environments to conduct experiments using laboratory equipment.
• Summarize and analyze experimental test data.
• Present and discuss experimental conclusions with cross-functional teams of engineers and management.
• Conduct and share literature reviews on relevant research topics.
• Participate in customer demos of new processes and equipment.  

Who We’re Looking For

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Must be a Graduate Student (Masters, PhD) in Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science/Engineering.  
• Hands-on experience in a laboratory setting working with thin films, semiconductor devices, or solid-state materials.
• Experience with thin film analytical methods such as SEM/TEM, XPS, XRD, 4 pt probe, ellipsometry, SIMS. 
• Fluent in English language with strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in PowerPoint to adequately convey project status, experimental plans and conclusions. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in carrying out detailed studies of ALD/CVD processes.
• Understanding of chemical mechanisms in semiconductor materials processing.
• Experience with plasma for depositing and etching of thin films.  
• Understanding of problem-solving and troubleshooting techniques such as SPC, DOE, 5-why, 8D, fishbones, etc. 

Our Commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.