RF Plasma Modeling Engineer 3

Key Skills

Data science techniques, Machine learning techniques, Optimization

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

The engineer will be part of a team that drives tool development and insight into semiconductor fabrication equipment through modeling and simulation of RF systems and Multiphysics phenomena involving low temperature process plasmas. We are looking for a candidate with strong fundamentals in plasma physics, electromagnetics, gas dynamics, heat transfer and fluid flow, and experience in computational plasmas, EM modeling, numerical methods, & chemical reaction kinetics.

Other Job Responsibilities

• Accountable for modeling, numerical analyses, and simulation to solve Lam’s toughest plasma process challenges.
• Apply knowledge of fundamental physics, and state of the art modeling and simulation techniques to inform tool design through concept and feasibility, root cause analysis, and optimization studies.
• Develop plasma models and validation techniques to improve model accuracy and predictability as required of Lam’s applications.
• Ability to leverage commercial, open-source codes and develop scripts to efficiently perform simulations.
• Ability to leverage machine learning, data science and optimization methods to increase the impact of plasma models.
• Work with teams consisting of experts in a wide range of disciplines, identify and solve problems, and communicate technical knowledge to a wide audience.
• Develop best practices and workflows for simulating recurring problems in the world of plasma processing.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering/Material Science/Electrical Engineering/Physics/Nuclear Engineering/Aerospace Engineering with experience in at least two of the following areas

• Computational plasmas, numerical methods
• Fluid dynamics, molecular gas dynamics, heat and mass transfer, reactive flows
• Programming, machine learning
• Experience with the use of laboratory data and analysis of experiments.
• The job is open to candidates with prior experience in industry, post-docs, scientists, new college graduates.

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.

The successful candidate for this position will become eligible for a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits. Click here to learn more about the benefits Lam offers for this position www.lambenefits.com.