Responsible for the development of new processes using innovative approaches for the company's complex semiconductor capital equipment and systems. Capable of conceiving new ideas and independently run experiments to show feasibility as well as full characterization of these processes.

May support hardware development activities of product groups including enabling new engineering design development and modification.

May support moderately complex projects, has ability to define problems and objectives, develop approach, analyze results, communicate findings, and provide recommendations.

Have advanced skills in analytical instrumentation and thin film metrology to enable fast and accurate data gathering to enable state-of-art development programs. Knowledgeable in chemistry and materials science is desirable, contributing to in-depth mechanism understanding for the process and surface interactions.

• PhD candidate with Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related background; in the last 1-2 years of PhD program

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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.