Process Research Director jobs in San Jose, CA

As a Metrology Engineer at Lam Research, you will play a crucial role in the development of cutting-edge semiconductor processes. This position presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to the advancement of technology that powers electronic devices globally.

Schedule: Shift B: 2pm-10:30pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement advanced metrology techniques for semiconductor manufacturing processes.
• Generate, organize, and interpret data; modify recipes; and providing 1:1 support to technologists at the highest technical level.
• Ensure the quality and reliability of measurements, adhering to industry standards and best practices.
• Perform calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of metrology equipment.
• Make recommendations that enhance overall lab performance and workflow, help develop metrology lab capabilities and perform regular evaluation of key metrology assets using SPC methods.
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of metrology procedures, calibration records, and equipment specifications.
• Clean and recover delicate high-vacuum equipment (disassemble, clean, and rebuild ion guns and other sensitive equipment).
• Toolsets include Ion-beam assisted sample preparation systems, Dual-beam FIB, CD-SEM, Review SEM, analytical SEM, optical and x-ray thin film measurement systems (ellipsometry, XRF, XRR), atomic force microscopes (AFM), profilometers, defect inspection systems, FTIR, TXRF, and others.

• BS/MS in the field of Engineering/Physics.
• Hands-on experience working in a laboratory setting, conducting experiments, and handling metrology equipment and data.
• Hands-on experience operating dual-beam FIB.
• Proficiency with MS Excel.
• Excellent oral and written communication.

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.