AM Materials Technologist (all genders)

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

At Lam, as a Product Engineer, you thrive in high-stakes, dynamic environment, driving product development at the forefront of the semiconductor equipment industry. Collaborating closely with customers and internal teams, you will provide real-time problem-solving to customer challenges and to enhance our products. Your passion for engaging with customers and innovative engineering drives progress in our industry, tackling the once unsolvable. 

In this role, you will directly contribute to to large scale technological keyparts in wet chemical application, conveying differentiation on key-technology and cost efficiency. 

What you’ll do

• Lead the end-to-end development, scale-up, and commercialization of innovative polymer and resin systems for semiconductor equipment using additive manufacturing. 


• Design, formulate, and experimentally develop novel organic and polymeric materials (e.g., UV-curable resins) for additive manufacturing (AM) technologies such as DLP, SLA, SLS, and MJP. 


• Collaborate with cross-functional and international teams to select toll manufacturers and manage the transition of chemical formulations from bench scale to pilot and full-scale industrial production, including development of quality control plans. 


• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the selection of AM materials, processes, and vendors for sourcing polymer and ceramic parts used in the semiconductor industry. 


• Demonstrate strong technical leadership and problem-solving capabilities by defining problems, establishing objectives, assessing risks, developing technical approaches, analyzing results, and delivering actionable recommendations. 


• Partner closely with legal teams to generate and oversee the AM intellectual property (IP) portfolio.
  


• Act as the primary advocate and technical leader for AM adoption across the WETS organization. 


• Collaborate with design engineers to develop AM “recipes” that transition parts from design through production. 


• Develop, release, and maintain AM process and material specifications to ensure product quality, build qualification, and acceptance criteria. 


• Provide high-level technical training and mentorship to product engineers and junior scientists in polymer chemistry and additive manufacturing technologies. 

Who we’re looking for

•    Act as the primary advocate and technical leader for AM adoption across the WETS organization. 
•    Collaborate with design engineers to develop AM “recipes” that transition parts from design through production. 
•    Develop, release, and maintain AM process and material specifications to ensure product quality, build qualification, and acceptance criteria. 
•    Provide high-level technical training and mentorship to product engineers and junior scientists in polymer chemistry and additive manufacturing technologies. 

Preferred qualifications

•    Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams. 
•    Knowledge of AM ceramic slurry formulation and ceramic printing technologies. 
•    Working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D and 5 Whys. 

What we're Offering

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 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.

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.