Field Process Engineer 2
Lam Research · Phoenix, AZ
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at Lam Research (industrial) in Phoenix, AZ. ‘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.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, SPC, DOE, Minitab
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Process Engineer roles in Arizona: typical posted base $108k–$149k.
Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 14 process engineer openings in Arizona, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Arizona plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 13 other live process postings in Arizona.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 4+)
Typical $108k–$149k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 64%
- ✓ DOE 43%
- ✓ SPC 36%
- ✓ Team leadership 29%
- Lean 21%
- Python 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Minitab, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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Pick 2–3 people on the Process team at Lam Research
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: Lam Research in Phoenix
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Qualifications
- ✓Master’s degree in Electronics, Chemistry, Physics, Material Science, or a closely related field with 2+ years of relevant work experience.
- ✓Proficiency in computer applications, including data analysis tools, word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
- ✓Ability to work in a cleanroom environment, wearing personal protective safety equipment, or cleanroom suit, and be on-call if needed.
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The Group You’ll Be A Part Of
The Customer Support Business Group focuses on enabling our customers with premier customer support throughout their lifecycle with Lam. We drive performance, productivity, safety, and quality of customers installed base performance and deliver service and lifecycle solutions for their most critical equipment and processes.
The Impact You’ll Make
At Lam, as a Field Process Engineer, you are a customer-focused expert on our equipment, pushing the boundaries to meet customer needs. You are responsible for completing process support, evaluation, and documentation of process outputs for hardware modifications and upgrades. You play a vital role in supporting customers in installations, training, and identifying design improvements with product groups.
What You’ll Do
- •Provide process support and installation of Lam equipment at customer sites.
- •Complete Design of Experiments (DOE) evaluations to characterize process window for new installations or modifications.
- •Develop new processes for small variants to existing customer applications.
- •Conduct experiments, collect, analyze data, generate reports, and provide recommendations.
- •Collaborates with cross-functional teams and customers to understand their needs, technology roadmaps, process flow, requirements, and business challenges.
- •Represent Lam to our valued customers and deliver exceptional customer satisfaction.
- •Present technical and marketing materials with a win-win mindset to keep customers informed about products and services to address their needs.
Who We’re Looking For
Communication Skills
- •Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- •Ability to clearly convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- •Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with customers.
Analytical & Logical Thinking
- •Proven logical thinking and structured problem-solving capabilities.
- •Ability to analyze data, identify root causes, and propose actionable solutions.
Technical Skills
- •Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., JMP, Minitab, Excel).
- •Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent tools for documentation and presentations.
Work Style & Environment
- •Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
- •Willingness to work in cleanroom environments and be on-call when required.
This is a graduate eligible role.
Process Engineering Knowledge
- •Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and/or Design of Experiments (DOE).
- •Familiarity with semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing environments
Problem Solving
- •Strong analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
- •Experience in troubleshooting process issues and implementing continuous improvements.
Language Skills
- •Ability to communicate in Mandarin (spoken and written) is a plus.
Other preferences
- •Sabre tools
- •Electroplating a plus
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 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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Our Perks and Benefits
At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.
