About the role

AI summarised

As a Senior Field Process Engineer at Lam Research, you will serve as a customer-facing technical expert responsible for installing, supporting, and optimizing etch and deposition systems at customer sites. You will collaborate with account teams and customers to understand process needs, conduct experiments, develop new processes, and ensure safe and effective equipment operation in fab environments. This role requires strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, with willingness to travel and work in cleanroom settings.

EquipmentOnsiteField Process Engineering

Key Responsibilities

Work closely with Account team and customers to understand customer technology roadmaps, process flow, inflection points, requirements and business issues / challenges. Identify areas where Lam is able to value-add.
Work with Account team and customers to execute to penetration and defense strategy, including coordinating with Global Product Group on product demonstration
Perform startup of “capacity add” Lam systems i.e. match results to existing systems and applications
Design and complete simple DOE evaluations to characterize process window for new installations or Lam recommended field hardware modifications / upgrades
Conduct experiments and tests, collect and analyze data and generate reports for both internal and external distribution
Develop new processes to new and/or existing customer applications
Develop good customer relations during start-up and trouble-shooting
Maintain company’s assigned equipment (computer, tool kit, diagnostic test equipment, spare parts etc) in good working condition, secure and accounted for
Ensure safe working condition at work site

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.
Systematic and has an analytical mindset
Good communication and interpersonal relations skill
Able to actively engage customers on technical solutions
Able to work in Fab environment and perform standby duties
Must be able to wear personal protective clothing which comprises of air respirator equipment, clean room garments and safety shoes
Willing to support short term, overseas assignment
In-depth understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and/or Design of Experiments (DOE).
Foundational analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills.