Process Engineer 3

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

As a Process Engineer at Lam, you will operate on cutting-edge technology, harnessing atomic precision, material science, and surface engineering to push technical boundaries. Your role involves developing new and advanced process formulations, defining equipment hardware to meet processing requirements, evaluating test data, and coordinating design requirements to ensure compatibility of processing methods. Your expertise and knowledge play a crucial role our customers success, making an impact on the next generation of semiconductor breakthroughs.

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What You’ll Do

Job Responsibilities 

• Develop and fine-tune thin film and dimensional metrology recipes for advanced process demonstrations, focusing on spectroscopic ellipsometry among other techniques.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality metrology services, from initial request through solution implementation.
• Monitor and ensure the performance and stability of metrology tools through rigorous Statistical Process Control (SPC). Collaborate with suppliers to achieve high tool uptime via proactive Preventive Maintenance (PM) and responsive Corrective Maintenance (CM).
• Support the implementation of new metrology tools and technologies, contributing to continuous improvement in metrology capabilities.
• Engage with global metrology teams to minimize discrepancies in methods and services and optimize overall metrology capabilities.
• Actively listen to the feedback from internal customers, identifying and bridging gaps to enhance metrology solutions' effectiveness and customer satisfaction

Who We’re Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Physics, Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or Chemistry with 2 years of relevant work; or
• M.S. with 5+ years of relevant work experience; or
• B.S. with 7+ years of work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working in cleanroom environments, particularly with 300mm wafer metrology tools
• Advanced expertise in ellipsometry, reflectometry, and other optical metrology techniques. Experience in electron beam (e-beam) metrology is a significant plus
• Deep understanding and practical application of Statistical Process Control (SPC) in a metrology context
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities to meet business objectives and deadlines
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a track record of fostering collaboration and building strong relationships with team members, internal stakeholders, and external partners

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.