Process Engineer 5 at LAM

Setup: Hybrid
Type: Full-time
Level: senior
Posted: Aug 10, 2026

Summary from listing

Lam is hiring a Process Engineer to develop and evaluate advanced semiconductor process formulations, improve manufacturing techniques and yields, analyze test data, support customer demonstrations, and guide 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 On-site Flex or Virtual Flex hybrid work models.

Required Skills

Process engineering
Statistical Process Control
Design of Experiments
MATLAB
Python
Statistical analysis
Atomic Layer Deposition
Chemical Vapor Deposition
Plasma Physics
Material characterization

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field; or a PhD with equivalent experience.
Required Previous Experiences: 8+ years of experience for master’s-degree candidates
5+ 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 SPC and/or DOE
Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or similar scientific computing languages
Statistical analysis and problem-solving methodologies
Experience with JMP, Minitab, or similar statistical tools
Background in ALD, CVD, PECVD, or PVD
Background in plasma physics, RIE, ALE, ICP, or CCP
Material synthesis and characterization
Experience in collaborative, matrixed environments with semiconductor customers and partners
Experience in semiconductor process design, deposition, etching, dielectrics, conductors, or metal films