Lam Research
Semiconductor Process Modeling Engineer
US-OR-Tualatin (1034) · Senior
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About the role
- Strong technical foundation in physics, chemistry, materials science, or a related discipline.
Responsibilities
- Develop physics-based process models and support the creation of virtual twins using Lam's internal process-modeling software.
- Partner with process engineers to design studies, collect and model data, analyze results, and communicate findings to stakeholders.
- Collaborate with product managers and developers to translate user needs into clear requirements and user stories while ensuring the necessary application capabilities are available.
- Support software releases and train new users.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned applications and take ownership of their successful adoption and support.
- Experience developing Python scripts and using Python libraries for data analysis and visualization.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing needs, and meet deadlines.
Nice to have
- Expertise in plasma physics and the operation of plasma-based deposition and etch chambers.
- Familiarity with plasma and virtual fabrication simulation tools, such as SEMulator3D, COMSOL, HPEM, CFD-ACE+, or Monte Carlo feature-scale simulators.
- In-depth knowledge of semiconductor process development for deposition and etch applications, with practical experience in process modeling.
- Comfort leading technical discussions and translating complex results into clear recommendations.
- 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.
- It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
Skills
- Experience using AI tools to improve productivity.
Company info
- The group you'll be a part of The Office of the CTO is where innovation takes center stage.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse teams, customers, and internal and external partners.
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