Process Engineer 3

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

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.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide high level metrology service on operating multiple tool types, developing recipes, generating and interpreting data, and providing 1:1 support to technologists at the highest technical level.
• Work with process experts to develop innovative metrology solutions to enable cutting edge logic and memory process development in a R&D environment.
• Make recommendations that can enhance overall lab performance and workflow, help developing metrology lab capabilities and perform regular evaluation of key metrology assets using SPC methods.
• Coordinate and drive new metrology tool selection, tool introduction, and tool qualification.
• Make training procedures and train metrology equipment users.
• Manage vendors and interact efficiently with vendor field service engineers when need arises to help deliver maximum asset availability.

Other Job Responsibilities

• Run SPC test and track tool performance of metrology assets.
• Performs operational test and fault isolation on systems and equipment.
• Assist in determining methods or actions to remedy malfunctions.
• Participate in semi-complex projects which require judgment and initiative and complete tasks in effective ways and make recommendations for better solutions.
• Interface with vendor Field Service Engineer to provide support and troubleshooting ensuring timely solutions and minimal downtime.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must meetoneof the following qualifications:
  • PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or
  • Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant work experience or
  • B.S with 5+ years of relevant work experience
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work in a team environment and capability to deal with fast paced, customer service-oriented requests

• Ability to work in a clean room environment (bunny suit, safety glasses, masks, gloves)
• Flexibility to provide coverage for weekends, swing shift, or compressed work schedule
• Ability to be flexible and responsive to changing priorities
• Excellent oral and written communication

• Interest in advanced technology with an on-going desire to learn and explore new areas.
• In-depth understanding of physics behind the metrology techniques
• Knowledge of Material synthesis and material characterization.
• Background in D-SIMS, STEM/TEM, and SEM is a plus.
• Programing/scripting experience is a plus.
• Background in AFM and mechanical properties of material (modulus, fracture toughness, film adherence) is a plus
• Experience with statistical tools (JMP, Minitab, etc.) is a plus.

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.#LI-RSC1