Process Engineer 4 at LAM

Compensation

$0/yr

Setup: Hybrid
Type: Full-time
Level: senior
Posted: Sep 20, 2026

Summary from listing

Lam is hiring a Process Engineer for its OCTO Pathfinding team to develop and evaluate semiconductor process formulations, improve manufacturing techniques and yields, analyze test data, coordinate design requirements, support customer demonstrations and product releases, and lead process technicians. The role requires a master’s degree in a relevant field with 6+ years of experience or a PhD with 3+ years of experience, and offers hybrid work arrangements. The disclosed salary range is for applicants residing or working onsite in the California San Francisco Bay Area.

Required Skills

Process engineering
Material science
Surface engineering
Statistical Process Control
Design of Experiments
MATLAB
Python
Statistical analysis
Atomic Layer Deposition
Chemical Vapor Deposition
Plasma Physics
Reactive Ion Etching
Material synthesis
Material characterization

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field; or a PhD in a related field; or equivalent experience.
Required Previous Experiences: 6+ years of experience for master’s-degree candidates
3+ years of experience for PhD candidates
Equivalent experience
Preferred Qualifications: Laboratory and semiconductor-equipment experience, including surface preparation and analytical techniques
In-depth understanding of Statistical Process Control and/or Design of Experiments
Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or similar scientific computing languages
Statistical analysis and problem-solving methodologies
Experience with statistical tools such as JMP or Minitab
Background in ALD, CVD, PECVD, or PVD
Background in plasma physics, RIE, ALE, ICP, or CCP
Knowledge of material synthesis and characterization
Experience in collaborative environments with diverse teams, customers, and partners
Experience in semiconductor process design, deposition, etching, dielectrics, conductors, or metal films