Laboratory Service Engineer 3

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.

As a Laboratory Service Engineer at Lam, you are a pivotal force in maintaining and upgrading equipment in our applications lab. It's not a typical lab; you'll be hands-on with state-of-the-art equipment, performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration. You'll support innovative equipment by providing installation and documentation, making you an integral part of our technology's success.

In this role, you will contribute to concept and feasibility hardware to enhance current and develop the next generation of semiconductor equipment for our customers.

We are seeking an experienced engineer to join our team and support our corporate metrology lab, with a focus on 3D tomography dimensional metrology. You will play a key role in metrology support, application development, and lab management to achieve world-class analytical results.

• Sustaining Operations: Support daily activities in a fast-paced lab environment, ensuring continuity of critical metrology functions.
• Conduct Experiments: Design and execute experiments, analyze data, and provide recommendations. Lead significant metrology projects.
• Collaborate with Teams: Work with cross-functional teams to deliver metrology solutions that meet business goals.
• Provide Support: Offer timely metrology applications support to internal teams and customers.
• SPC Monitoring: Assess and track critical metrology assets using SPC methodologies.
• Team Collaboration: Foster effective teamwork, maintaining a customer-focused approach.
• Communication: Communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Proactive Approach: Take initiative to find innovative solutions and tackle challenges independently.
• Data Analysis: Compile and analyze test data to guide process development and define process specifications.

Bachelor's degree in a technical field with 5+ years of experience; or an Associates degree in a technical field or equivalent military training with 7+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent work experience.

• Laboratory & Semiconductor Experience: Familiarity with cleanroom operations and semiconductor equipment, including surface preparation and analytical techniques.
• Cleanroom Experience: Hands-on experience with SEM, FIB, e-beam lithography, and photolithography. FIB-SEM experience is highly preferred.
• SPC & DOE Knowledge: Understanding of SPC and/or DOE methodologies for problem-solving and process optimization.
• Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to collaborate effectively with teams, customers, and partners.
• Adaptability: Ability to work in a dynamic, matrixed environment.
• Statistical Tools: Experience with statistical analysis tools (e.g., JMP).
• Material Science Knowledge: Background in material synthesis and characterization.
• Team Collaboration: Experience working in collaborative environments with diverse teams and partners.

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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