Metrology Chemical Engineer 3

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.

Metrology group is responsible for process validation readiness and data reliability as well as delivering new techniques for emerging requirements, and we provide expert services for techniques which require dedicated operational ownership, and training/support for those techniques appropriate for direct use by process engineers and techs.

As a Process Chemical Engineer, you will be a pivotal force in supporting Lam's engineering process and improvement, helping product groups solve organic, outgassing, ionic, and metallic ontamination-related issues by developing testing solutions/analytical characterizations and providing fast trace-level impurities data or characterization information.

• Develop new analytical testing/characterization capabilities and related sample preparation methods.
• Improve exiting analytical capabilties, sample preparations, and sample test processes for continuous operational excellence in support of advanced engineering activities.
• Operate advanced analytical instruements such as MALDI, GCMS, Hapsite, RGA/TPD, ICPMS, IC, etc. Run sample tests routinely, prepare reports, and if needed, present data and solutions to help solve engineering teams' process development by interacting or collaborating with engineering communities.
• Approximately 70% of the role involves servicing workflow requests from product development engineers for sample preparation and analysis on instruments within your area.Conduct analytical equipment troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Maintain overall lab capabilities in a high state of readiness by performing regular instrument calibrations, preparing standards from reagents, following and improving SOPs/quality procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Major in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, biochemistry
• Ph.D. degree with 2+ years of relevant analytical technique development experience
• M.Sc. degree with 4+ years of relevant analytical technique capability development experience
• Strong related analytical instrument operation and equipment troubleshooting skills, such as MALDI, GCMS, RGA/TPD, ICPMS etc.
• Hands-on experience with wet chemistry lab work and sample preparations.
• Good written and verbal communication/presentation skills to work with a large internal customer base.
• Self-motivated, diligent, proactive, and team work player.

• Multiple years' direct working experiences with MALDI, GCMS, NMR
• Semiconductor analytical test lab experiences
• Flexibility to work hours per business needs

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.

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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