Process Engineer 5 at LAM

Setup: Hybrid
Type: Full-time
Level: senior
Posted: Sep 14, 2026

Summary from listing

Lam is hiring a Process Engineer 5/KAT to develop advanced process formulations, define equipment hardware, evaluate test data, coordinate processing requirements, support semiconductor product development, and lead process technicians. The role requires a master’s degree in a relevant field with 8+ years of experience or a PhD with 5+ years of experience, and offers hybrid work models combining on-site collaboration with remote work.

Required Skills

Process formulation
Material science
Surface engineering
Statistical Process Control
Design of Experiments
Statistical analysis
JMP
Material characterization

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field
Required Previous Experiences: 8+ years of experience for master’s-degree candidates
5+ years of experience for PhD candidates
Equivalent experience
Preferred Qualifications: Ability to travel to and work effectively at customer sites
Fluency in at least two languages
Experience in semiconductors, process design, deposition, etch dielectrics or conductors, and metal films
Experience in collaborative and matrixed environments with diverse teams, semiconductor customers, and partners
Background in advanced packaging, wafer-level packaging, TSV, ECD, CVD, and PECVD
In-depth understanding of SPC and/or DOE
Working knowledge of statistical analysis and problem-solving methodologies
Experience with statistical tools such as JMP or Minitab
Knowledge of material synthesis and material characterization