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Lam Research ยท 1 day ago

Process Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

positionFremont, CA
timeInternship
remoteHybrid
seniorityIntern
money$35.75/hr - $57.50/hr
workcardStart in 2026 Summer

Lam Research is dedicated to excellence in the design and engineering of etch and deposition products for the semiconductor industry. The Process Engineering Intern will contribute to the ALD and CVD product development efforts by planning and executing studies, operating laboratory equipment, and analyzing data to improve processes and systems.

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Responsibilities

Plan and execute concept and feasibility studies of novel metal thin film deposition processes, chemistries, and materials
Learn to operate laboratory equipment for the deposition and characterization of thin films
Work in laboratory and clean-room environments to conduct experiments using laboratory equipment
Summarize and analyze experimental test data
Present and discuss experimental conclusions with cross-functional teams of engineers and management
Conduct and share literature reviews on relevant research topics
Participate in customer demos of new processes and equipment

Qualification

Thin film depositionALD/CVD processesLaboratory equipment operationThin film analytical methodsChemical mechanisms understandingPowerPoint proficiencyFluent in EnglishProblem-solving techniques

Required

Must be a Graduate Student (Masters, PhD) in Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science/Engineering
Hands-on experience in a laboratory setting working with thin films, semiconductor devices, or solid-state materials
Experience with thin film analytical methods such as SEM/TEM, XPS, XRD, 4 pt probe, ellipsometry, SIMS
Fluent in English language with strong writing and verbal communication skills
Proficient in PowerPoint to adequately convey project status, experimental plans and conclusions

Preferred

Proficient in carrying out detailed studies of ALD/CVD processes
Understanding of chemical mechanisms in semiconductor materials processing
Experience with plasma for depositing and etching of thin films
Understanding of problem-solving and troubleshooting techniques such as SPC, DOE, 5-why, 8D, fishbones, etc

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
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http://www.lamresearch.com

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Funding

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Public Company
Total Funding
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1984-05-11IPO

Leadership Team

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Tim Archer
President and CEO
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Rick Gottscho
Exec VP and CTO
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