Lam Research is hiring a Lab Chemical Engineer

Lam Research is hiring a Lab Chemical Engineer to support engineering process improvement by solving contamination-related issues. You will deliver fast, trace-level impurities data and characterization by operating within the Metrology group.

What You'll Do

• Perform chemical sample preparation and analysis to support advanced engineering activities.
• Operate analytical instruments including ICP-MS, TXRF, VPD, ICP-OES, IC, and TPD.
• Prepare reports, provide data, and consult with product development communities.
• Troubleshoot and perform maintenance on analytical equipment.
• Contribute to new analytical capabilities and methods development.
• Fulfill service workflow requests for sample preparation and analysis, representing approximately 80% of the role.
• Maintain overall lab capabilities through regular instrument calibrations, preparing standards from reagents, and adhering to advanced test procedures.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field.
• 2+ years of experience operating analytical instruments such as ICPMS, ICP-OES, VPD, TXRF, and IC in related test fields.
• Hands-on experience with wet chemistry lab work, wafer VPD decomposition, and wafer surface scanning sample preparation.
• Good analytical development and equipment troubleshooting skills.
• Self-motivation, diligent work ethic, and proactive attitude.

Nice to Have

• Educational background in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Chemical Engineering.
• Semiconductor analytical test lab experience.

Technical Stack

• ICP-MS, TXRF, VPD, ICP-OES, IC, TPD

Team & Environment

You will be part of the Metrology group within Lam Research’s Global Products Group.

Benefits & Compensation

• Compensation in the San Francisco Bay Area ranges from $27.88 to $59.62 per hour.

Work Mode

This role is onsite.

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 is an equal opportunity employer committed to non-discrimination in employment 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 law.