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Lam Research ยท 6 hours ago

Plasma Engineering Intern - Winter/Spring 2026

positionTualatin, OR
timeInternship
remoteHybrid
seniorityIntern
workcardStart in 2026 Winter

Lam Research is a leading company in the semiconductor industry, focusing on the design and engineering of etch and deposition products. They are seeking a Plasma Engineering Intern to engage in foundational research through hands-on experimentation and computational simulation, directly influencing the development of next-generation products.

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Responsibilities

Evaluate plasma reactor performance using optical and electrical diagnostics in laboratory settings
Design and develop new plasma metrology systems to accelerate the product development cycle
Perform computational plasma simulations to deepen understanding of fundamental plasma properties and enhance system performance
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to support new product development
Prepare high-quality reports and technical presentations to communicate design concepts, analyses, and results to diverse audiences

Qualification

Plasma diagnosticsComputational plasma simulationsData acquisitionLaboratory experienceCommunication skills

Required

Current PhD students in Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or related fields) or Physics
Educational background in plasma science, demonstrated through hands-on laboratory experience or analytical/computational modeling
Candidates who can start in winter or spring 2026 and are available for a 3-6 month long internship

Preferred

Experience with plasma diagnostics and/or plasma simulations
Proficiency in data acquisition using MATLAB, LabVIEW, Python, etc
Strong communication skills for effective collaboration across teams
Ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Benefits

Comprehensive set of outstanding benefits

Company

Lam Research

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Lam Research supplies wafer fabrication equipment and services to the worldwide semiconductor industry.
dateFounded in 1980
location
Fremont, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.lamresearch.com

H1B Sponsorship

Lam Research has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

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Public Company
Total Funding
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1984-05-11IPO

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Tim Archer
President and CEO
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Rick Gottscho
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