Senior Field Process Engineer_Technology Development

The Customer Support Business Group focuses on enabling our customers with premier customer support throughout their lifecycle with Lam. We drive performance, productivity, safety, and quality of customers installed base performance and deliver service and lifecycle solutions for their most critical equipment and processes. At Lam, as a Field Process Engineer_Technology Development, you will be responsible for developing, evaluating and optimizing next-generation semiconductor manufacturing processes and technologies. The role involves conducting experimental studies, process characterization, technology benchmarking and collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring innovative solutions from concept through development and eventual production deployment. He/She will contribute to advanced process development initiatives, support new technology introduction programs and provide technical expertise in solving complex process integration challenges.

Responsibilities

Develop and optimize semiconductor manufacturing processes for advanced technology and emerging applications; Design and execute Design of Experiments (DOE) to evaluate new process concepts, materials or hardware capabilities; Characterize process performance and establish process windows that meet technical requirements; Investigate and drive innovative process solutions to improve device performance, yield and reliability; Conduct feasibility studies, proof-of-concept evaluations and technology demonstrations for internal and external customers; Research emerging semiconductor process technologies, materials and industry trends; Support etch, deposition, clean or related process technology development programs; Collaborate with global technology teams, research institutes and customers to evaluate new technologies; Any other duties as assigned by the Immediate Supervisor

Requirements

PhD in Electronics, Chemistry, Physics, Material Science, or related field; or Masters of Science with 3+ years of relevant work experience; or Bachelors of Science with 5+ years of work experience in semiconductor process engineering, technology development or research-focused roles with demonstrated technical contributions; Systematic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; Demonstrated ability to design, execute and interpret Design of Experiments (DOE); Good understanding of semiconductor process development, process integration and technology characterization; Effective written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing and presentation preparation; Experience in generating technical publications, conference papers or research reports

Nice to have

Technical working knowledge of Etch, Clean and/or Deposition process equipment is an added advantage; In-depth understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and/or Design of Experiments (DOE); Foundational analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills