At Lam Research, we create equipment that drives technological advancements in the semiconductor industry. Our innovative solutions enable chipmakers to power progress in nearly all aspects of modern life, and it takes each member of our team to make it possible.

Across our organization, our employees come to work and change the world. We take on the toughest challenges with precision and accuracy. We push for the next big semiconductor breakthrough. We lead the way in one of the most critical and fast-moving industries on the planet. And we do it together, with deep connections and limitless collaboration.

The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams' achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone's contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.

Because at Lam, we believe that when people are the priority and they're inspired to unleash the power of innovation for a better world together, anything is possible.

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.

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

In this role you will directly contribute to panel level processes. This is includes electrochemicalmetal deposition and post plating processes, e.g. metal etching. You will focus on developing process for and with customers around the world and cover smallscale and panel level scale processes.

What you'll do

• Conduct process engineering research, development, and evaluation in support of Lam's cutting-edge semiconductor equipment and systems
• Review and enhance processing techniques and methods applied in the manufacture and fabrication of products
• Develop and sustain new processes and process improvements to reduce production costs and increase yields
• Compile and analyze test data to establish next steps in process development and determine appropriate limits and variables for process specifications
• 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Background in electrochemistry, in particular electrochemical metal deposition
• 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 professionalexperience; or equivalent experience in electrochemical metal surface deposition and/ormodification
• Highly proficient in MATLAB, Python, or other similar scientific computing language
• Good English oral and written communication skills
• Structured and organized working style
• Ability to work independently, high degree of flexibility and capable to work in a crossfunctional environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Safe work with chemicals
  
• Understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and/or Design of Experiments (DOE)
  
• Working knowledge of statistical analysis and problem-solving methodologies
  
• Experience with statistical tools (JMP, Minitab, etc.)
  
• Knowledge of material analysis techniques, e.g. XRF, X-Ray Tomography, Laser Microscope, CVS, or various titration techniques
  
• Knowledge of Material synthesis and material characterization
  
• Experience working in a collaborative and matrixed environment with diverse teams, semiconductor customers, and/or partners
  
• Knowledge of Korean and/or Japanese language is a plus

This position is subject to the Austrian Collective Bargaining Agreement for Employees in the Metal Technology Industry (https://www.metalltechnischeindustrie.at/fileadmin/content/Dokumente/Kollektivvertrag/KV-2025_2026/FMTI_Mindesgehaltstabelle_2025.pdf) in occupation group F-G depending on educational background. A higher payment is negotiable depending on education, 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.

• Wellbeing: Programs designed to support your individual needs, help you achieve personal goals, and incentivize you with rewards
• Stock: Discounted employee stock purchase program
• Parental Bonding: 16 weeks fully paid bonding leave for all new parents
• Recognition: Peer-to-peer award program designed to recognize excellence and celebrate success
• Pension: Annual pension contribution that increases with tenure