Process Engineer 5
Lam Research · Tualatin, OR
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 8+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 5 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at Lam Research (industrial) in Tualatin, OR. You will operate on cutting-edge technology, harnessing atomic precision, material science, and surface engineering to push technical boundaries.
- They ask for
- 8+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- SPC, DOE, Minitab
- Openings
- 8 with this title at this site
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Process Engineer roles in Oregon: typical posted base $105k–$160k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 20 process engineer openings in Oregon, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Oregon plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 19 other live process postings in Oregon.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (8+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ SPC 45%
- ✓ DOE 40%
- ✓ Minitab 25%
- ✓ Python 20%
- Root cause 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Lam Research in Tualatin
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Full description from Lam ResearchAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
to ensure compatibility of processing methods. Your expertise and knowledge play a crucial role our customers success, making an impact on the next generation of semiconductor breakthroughs.
Qualifications
- ✓Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Physics or related field with 8+ years of experience; or a PhD with 5+ years’ experience; or equivalent experience.
Preferred qualifications
- ✓Familiarity with working in a laboratory and on semiconductor equipment with experience in surface preparation and analytical techniques.
- ✓In-depth understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and/or Design of Experiments (DOE).
- ✓Highly proficient in MATLAB, Python, or other similar scientific computing language.
- ✓Working knowledge of statistical analysis and problem-solving methodologies.
- ✓Experience with statistical tools (JMP, Minitab, etc.)
- ✓Background in Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD), Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD), Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition (PECVD), or Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD).
- ✓Background in Plasma Physics, Reactive Ion Etching (RIE), Atomic Layer Etching (ALE), Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP), Capacitively Coupled Plasma (CCP).
- ✓Knowledge of Material synthesis and material characterization.
- ✓Experience working in a collaborative and matrixed environment with diverse teams, semiconductor customers, and/or partners.
- ✓Experience in semiconductor, process design, deposition, etch dielectrics or conductor, metal films, etc.
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.
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.
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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.
The impact you’ll make
As a Process Engineer at Lam, you will operate on cutting-edge technology, harnessing atomic precision, material science, and surface engineering to push technical boundaries. Your role involves developing new and advanced process formulations, defining equipment hardware to meet processing requirements, evaluating test data, and coordinating design
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.
- •Partner cross-functionally and with customers to understand roadmaps, process flow, inflection points, requirements, and business challenges.
- •Contribute to next generation product development and release activities supporting the semiconductor roadmap.
- •Provide leadership, clear direction, and guidance to process technicians to support execution activities.
- •Works closely with customer to introduce and drive adoption of new technologies at customer sites.
Who we’re looking for