Lam Research · 6 hours ago
Modeling Engineer 3 (CFD, Thermal, AI/ML)
Tualatin, OR
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expLam Research is a leader in the semiconductor equipment industry, dedicated to innovation and excellence in their products. The Modeling Engineer 3 role involves developing advanced physics-based models and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance design and performance in semiconductor applications.
CleanTechManufacturingSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Developing physics-based models for Thermal/CFD/Chemistry applications for components in semiconductor capital equipment industry
Utilizing DOE, Optimization, and statistical methods and data driven modeling to correlate Simulation data to experimental data
Predict, measure, and analyze the experimental data for uncertainty Quantification & propagation, sensitivity analysis, statistical inference for model calibration, decision making under uncertainty
Multi-scale modeling from nano, meso to macro levels
Provide design improvements of in-service tools based upon quantitative field measured failure data and less quantitative quality metrics as measured by Lam Research
Provide written reports and oral presentation of results to design teams and management
Work directly with mechanical, electrical, process and software engineers to define design requirements, goals and objectives of design, CIP, testing and simulation plans
Strong written and oral communication. Self-starter to start own initiatives and projects for continuous improvement in capabilities and design
Put your running shoes on: In this job you’ll work in a highly dynamic and rapidly changing environment within a team of interdisciplinary experts driving to solutions to the most challenging business needs
Qualification
Required
PhD in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field with strong emphasis in Computational Fluid Dynamics, Heat transfer, Chemistry, or related fields; and 0-3 years professional experience
Strong ability and understanding of AI/ML concepts and hybrid physics-based AI/ML modeling software
Coding ability to supplement commercial software for specific applications as needs arise
Ability to effectively communicate and build relationships to interact, inform, influence, and communicate with key stakeholders at all levels across the company
Strong critical thinking skills demonstrated through problem-solving, attention to detail and innovation
Strong analytical skills demonstrated through First Principles Thinking, statistical Analysis and Physics-based Insights
This is a graduate eligible position
Preferred
Preferred knowledge of chemistry, semiconductor metrology methods, and hardware designs in a vacuum environment is also a plus
Ability to work within a team to own and design concepts and drive design decisions
Established skills in building AI/ML models using simulation data
Experience with machine learning algorithms and tools (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit Learn etc.) and deep learning
General understanding of uncertainty quantification, Bayesian optimization and probabilistic machine learning is required
Benefits
Comprehensive set of outstanding benefits
Company
Lam Research
Lam Research supplies wafer fabrication equipment and services to the worldwide semiconductor industry.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Tim Archer
President and CEO
Rick Gottscho
Exec VP and CTO
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