Process Engineer - AI/Data Science - US-CA-Fremont (1003), United States
$86,000 - $183,000 USD weekly
Originally posted 1 July 2026 by the employer. Relisted by the employer on 12 August 2026.
About the role
This position performs process engineering research, development, and evaluation for semiconductor capital equipment and systems within the Selective Etch Product Group. The role balances advanced data science with hands-on experimentation from concept and feasibility through onsite equipment evaluation.
What you'll do
- Develop algorithms, automated processes, and methods to analyze unstructured and diverse big data into actionable insights. - Develop predictive models derived from early experimentation to infer physical mechanisms within a multi-disciplinary team. - Develop advanced test vehicles and apply systematic root cause analysis. - Compile and evaluate test data to determine appropriate limits and variables for process specifications. - Conduct onsite equipment evaluation and lab experimentation to refine data analysis and modeling.
What you'll need
- Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related quantitative field with 0-2 years of experience (or a Bachelor’s degree with a rigorous curriculum and 3+ years of experience). - Experience applying advanced data science for process engineering and applications development. - Demonstrated desire and aptitude for lab experimentation to refine data analysis and modeling. - Demonstrated ability to develop predictive models and evaluate large data sets from disparate sources.
Nice to have
- Expertise applying AI and machine learning methodologies. - Expertise with applying data science tools for sparse data. - Knowledge of statistical analysis and modeling, including Statistical Process Control (SPC) and/or Design of Experiments (DOE). - Chemistry knowledge and laboratory experience. - Surface science knowledge.
Skills: etch and deposition products, data science, predictive models, test vehicles, Statistical Process Control
This role has been open 112 days — well above the 61-day median for Process Engineering roles.
Process Engineering · Etch Process
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Open roles in category
75
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Median days open
61 d
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Median salary
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Lam Research | All employers we track in this specialty (75 roles · 20 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 3 | 75 |
| Open roles in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family | 820 | 10066 · 107 employers |
| Median days open | 107 d | 61 d (+46 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | — |
Skills observed across this category: etch and deposition products, data science, predictive models, test vehicles, Statistical Process Control
Who's hiring in this category
- Micron Technology · 34 open roles · median 85 d
- STMicroelectronics · 8 open roles · median 37 d
- Texas Instruments · 4 open roles · median 51 d
- Tower Semiconductor · 4 open roles · median 51 d
- Lam Research (this employer) · 3 open roles · median 108 d
- Applied Materials · 2 open roles · median 31 d
How we counted: 75 open Process Engineering (Etch Process) roles from 20 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 22 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family row. Figures refresh nightly.