Process Support Engineer (all genders)

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The group you’ll be a part of

In the Global Products Group, we are dedicated to excellence in the design and engineering of Lam's etch and deposition products. We drive innovation to ensure our cutting-edge solutions are helping to solve the biggest challenges in the semiconductor industry.

The impact you’ll make

As a Process Support Engineer at Lam, you will operate on cutting-edge technology, harnessing atomic precision, material science, and surface engineering to push technical boundaries. Your role involves developing new and advanced process formulations, defining equipment hardware to meet processing requirements, evaluating test data, and coordinating design requirements to ensure compatibility of processing methods. Your expertise and knowledge play a crucial role our customers success, making an impact on the next generation of semiconductor breakthroughs.

What you’ll do

Conduct process engineering research, development, and evaluation in support of Lam’s cutting-edge semiconductor equipment and systems

Develop and sustain new processes and process improvements

Compile and analyze test data to establish next steps in process development and determine appropriate limits and variables for process specifications

Develop robust simulations to support process result understanding and suggesting next reasonable process steps to improve the performance

Collaborate internally to plan, collect data, analyze results, and report on customer demos for existing process applications

Contribute to next generation product development and release activities supporting the semiconductor roadmap

Who we’re looking for

Minimum qualifications

Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Physics or related field with 3+ years of experience; or a PhD with no previous professional experience; or equivalent experience in electrochemical metal surface deposition and/or modification

Highly proficient in Python, COMSOL, Ansys, or other similar scientific computing language

Creating/developing models to support obtained process results, e.g. current distribution maps

Working knowledge of statistical analysis and problem-solving methodologies

Experience with statistical tools (JMP, Minitab, etc.) as well as knowledge of material analysis techniques

Ability to work independently, high degree of flexibility and capable to work in a cross functional environment

Structured and organized working style

Good English oral and written communication skills

Preferred qualifications

Familiarity with working in a laboratory and on semiconductor equipment with experience in surface preparation and analytical techniques

Background in electrochemistry, in particular electrochemical metal deposition

Safe work with chemicals

Knowledge of Material synthesis and material characterization

Understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and/or Design of Experiments (DOE)

Experience working in a collaborative and matrixed environment with diverse teams, semiconductor customers, and/or partners

What we're offering

This position is subject to the Austrian Collective Bargaining Agreement for employees in the Metal Technology Industries in occupation group F, depending on education. A higher payment is negotiable depending on expertise and skills. The monthly salary is paid 14 times per year.

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.

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