Lam Research is seeking a plasma scientist/engineer to develop next-generation plasma reactors for PECVD and PEALD. The candidate will be responsible for conducting fundamental research and transferring scientific principles to industrial products.

Responsibilities

• Conducts literature search and determines the direction of the next-generation plasma reactors and related technologies
• Creates conceptual designs, builds the prototypes, characterizes the fundamental reactor properties, and proves the design concept in a timely fashion
• Leads other engineers to convert the prototype reactors into the industry-scale production tools
• Attends conferences and tradeshows to maintain a close relationship with experts in academia to learn the state-of-the-art technology
• Understands the requirements, roadmaps, cost, and business challenges our customers are facing and reflects those into the plasma reactor development roadmap

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics or Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical or related fields) with 1-3 years of related work; or Master’s degree in those fields with +6 years of relevant work experience
• Educational background or work-related experiences in non-equilibrium low-temperature plasmas

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in plasma source development, including but not limited to CCP, ICP, MW, and SW plasmas
• Proficiency in plasma diagnostics and automated data collection and analysis
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently in a highly dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively communicate with colleagues in a cross-functional team environment