Semiconductor Process Modeling Engineer
$119,000 - $261,000 USD yearly
Build, calibrate, and validate physics-based models capturing how plasma etch and deposition processes shape wafer structures.
Originally posted 12 November 2026 by the employer.
About the role
As a Process Modeling Engineer at Lam Research, you will connect plasma science, process engineering, and predictive modeling to solve complex engineering challenges. Using internal physics-based modeling software, you will build, calibrate, and validate models that capture how plasma etch and deposition processes shape structures on the wafer.
What you'll do
- Develop physics-based process models and support the creation of virtual twins using internal process-modeling software.
- Apply expertise in plasma physics and process chemistry to identify root causes, generate actionable insights, and assist process engineering teams.
- Partner with process engineers to design studies, collect and model data, analyze results, and communicate findings to stakeholders.
- Collaborate with product managers and developers to translate user needs into clear requirements and user stories.
- Support software releases, train new users, and serve as the primary point of contact for assigned modeling applications.
What you'll need
- Bachelor’s degree in physics, chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or a related field with 10+ years of relevant experience; master’s degree with 8+ years; PhD with 5+ years; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience developing Python scripts and using Python libraries for data analysis and visualization.
- Experience using AI tools to improve productivity.
- Technical foundation in physics, chemistry, materials science, or a related discipline.
- Experience solving multivariable problems using advanced data-analysis methods.
- Working knowledge of semiconductor unit-process development and integration.
Nice to have
- Expertise in plasma physics and the operation of plasma-based deposition and etch chambers.
- Familiarity with plasma and virtual fabrication simulation tools, such as SEMulator3D, COMSOL, HPEM, CFD-ACE+, or Monte Carlo feature-scale simulators.
- In-depth knowledge of semiconductor process development for deposition and etch applications, with practical experience in process modeling.
Skills: process modeling, plasma physics, deposition, etch, Python, SEMulator3D
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First seen in our index 0 days ago, well below the 63-day median for Process Engineering roles.
Process Engineering · Semiconductor Process
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Open roles in category
1034
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Median days since first seen
63 d
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Category median salary (all employers)
$136k
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| Metric | Lam Research | All employers we track in this specialty (1034 roles · 55 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 47 | 1034 |
| Open roles in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family | 792 | 10188 · 117 employers |
| Median days since first seen | 28 d | 63 d (+35 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | n/a | $136k |
Skills observed across this category: process modeling, plasma physics, deposition, etch, Python, SEMulator3D
Who's hiring in this category
- Micron Technology · 294 open roles · median 123 d
- Applied Materials · 64 open roles · median 75 d
- Texas Instruments · 60 open roles · median 66 d
- STMicroelectronics · 53 open roles · median 65 d
- Entegris · 52 open roles · median 35 d
- GlobalFoundries · 52 open roles · median 52 d
How we counted: 1034 open Process Engineering (Semiconductor Process) roles from 55 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 12 Nov 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there, and is counted in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family row. Days are counted from when our index first saw each posting, not from the employer's original posting date.