Process Engineer 2
The group you’ll be a part of
The SEM Lab in Tualatin is committed to providing high-quality microscopy services to support Lam’s engineering and development efforts. Through technical development and continuous improvement, we solve difficult analysis problems and improve efficiency to increase our throughput and reduce our time to data.
The impact you’ll make
As a Process Engineer in the SEM Lab, you will support our team by working closely with Lam's process groups to understand the sample requirements and translating those into specific process directions to enable SEM Lab technicians to achieve consistent quality and faster throughput. You will help troubleshoot quality issues within the team and conduct research to advance our understanding and techniques to enable more effective processing of samples.
What you’ll do
- Communicate with process groups to gather information needed for sample processing.
- Develop work instructions to provide technicians with guidance and direction for new sample types.
- Investigate causes of variance in lab output related to quality and productivity.
- Perform data analysis on scanning electron micrographs, as well as lab production data.
- Research techniques and technologies to enable advanced sample production and increase productivity.
- Train technicians on microscopy techniques to improve their quality and productivity.
- Generate proposals and recommendations with business justification for changes in lab techniques or equipment.
Who we’re looking for
Minimum Qualifications:
- Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics.
- This is a graduate eligible role.
Preferred qualifications
- Familiarity with working in a laboratory and on semiconductor equipment with experience in surface preparation and analytical techniques.
- Familiarity with Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Focused Ion Beam (FIB) tools and techniques.
- In-depth understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and/or Design of Experiments (DOE).
- Working knowledge of statistical analysis and problem-solving methodologies.
- Demonstrated professional communication skills.
- Experience providing training in a technical field.
Our commitment
We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.
Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.
Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories - On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.
Our Perks and Benefits
At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.