Process Engineer 2
Lam Research is dedicated to excellence in the design and engineering of etch and deposition products for the semiconductor industry. As a Process Engineer, you will develop new process formulations, define equipment hardware, evaluate test data, and coordinate design requirements to enhance semiconductor breakthroughs. Responsibilities Conduct process engineering research, development, and evaluation in support of Lam’s cutting-edge semiconductor equipment and systems Review and enhance processing techniques and methods applied in the manufacture and fabrication of products Develop and sustain new processes and process improvements to reduce production costs and increase yields Compile and analyze test data to establish next steps in process development and determine appropriate limits and variables for process specifications Collaborate internally to plan, collect data, analyze results, and report on customer demos for existing process applications Skills Master's degree or PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Physics or related field with no previous professional experience; or equivalent experience Familiarity with working in a laboratory and on semiconductor equipment with experience in surface preparation and analytical techniques In-depth understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and/or Design of Experiments (DOE) Proficient in MATLAB, Python, or other similar scientific computing language Working knowledge of statistical analysis and problem-solving methodologies Experience with statistical tools (JMP, Minitab, etc.) Background in Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD), Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD), Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition (PECVD), or Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) Background in Plasma Physics, Reactive Ion Etching (RIE), Atomic Layer Etching (ALE), Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP), Capacitively Coupled Plasma (CCP) Knowledge of Material synthesis and material characterization Company Overview Lam Research supplies wafer fabrication equipment and services to the worldwide semiconductor industry. It was founded in 1980, and is headquartered in Fremont, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Lam Research has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 30 in 2026, 242 in 2025, 239 in 2024, 170 in 2023, 216 in 2022, 242 in 2021, 182 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.