Semiconductor Process Modeling Engineer

At Lam Research, we create equipment that drives technological advancements in the semiconductor industry. Our innovative solutions enable chipmakers to power progress in nearly all aspects of modern life, and it takes each member of our team to make it possible.

Across our organization, our employees come to work and change the world. We take on the toughest challenges with precision and accuracy. We push for the next big semiconductor breakthrough. We lead the way in one of the most critical and fast-moving industries on the planet. And we do it together, with deep connections and limitless collaboration.

We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.

Because at Lam, we believe that when people are the priority and they’re inspired to unleash the power of innovation for a better world together, anything is possible.

Date:
Oct 15, 2026

Location:

Tualatin, OR, US, 97062

Worker Category:
On-site Flex

The Office of the CTO is where innovation takes center stage. We inspire our global technical community to take on grand challenges, understand emerging trends, identify the critical inflections, and drive our sustainability, Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices that will define the next generation of semiconductors and continued impact.

As a Process Modeling Engineer at Lam, you will connect plasma science, process engineering, and predictive modeling to solve complex engineering challenges. Using Lam’s internal physics-based modeling software, you’ll build, calibrate, and validate models that capture how plasma etch and deposition processes shape structures on the wafer. You’ll apply expertise in process engineering, plasma physics, chemistry, and materials science to identify root causes, generate actionable insights, and help teams meet demanding customer requirements.

You will also train engineers to use modeling tools and partner with developers to define new capabilities, test releases, and maintain product quality.

• Develop physics-based process models and support the creation of virtual twins using Lam’s internal process-modeling software.
• Apply expertise in plasma physics and process chemistry to identify root causes, generate actionable insights, and help process engineering teams meet demanding customer requirements.
• Partner with process engineers to design studies, collect and model data, analyze results, and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with product managers and developers to translate user needs into clear requirements and user stories while ensuring the necessary application capabilities are available.
• Support software releases and train new users.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned applications and take ownership of their successful adoption and support.

• Bachelor’s degree in physics, chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or a related field with 10+ years of relevant experience; master’s degree with 8+ years;
  PhD with 5+ years; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience developing Python scripts and using Python libraries for data analysis and visualization.
• Experience using AI tools to improve productivity.
• Strong technical foundation in physics, chemistry, materials science, or a related discipline.
• Experience solving multivariable problems using advanced data-analysis methods.
• Working knowledge of semiconductor unit-process development and integration.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities,…