The group you'll be a part of

To support various Product Groups (like Deposition, Etch, Clean, etc.), Modeling team is dedicated for facilitating design and engineering of Lam's products. We drive innovation to ensure our cutting-edge solutions are helping to solve the biggest challenges in the semiconductor industry.

The impact you'll make

We move atoms that move the world.

At Lam Research, we create equipment that allows chipmakers to build device features more than 1,000 times smaller than a grain of sand. This tiny scale has a huge impact. Virtually every leading-edge chip inside the electronic products you use every day (TVs, smartphones, laptops, cars—even medical devices) has been made using our equipment.

As one of the world's most trusted suppliers in the semiconductor equipment industry, we're transforming technology. Our equipment places atoms so precisely that nearly every chip today is made using our innovations.

To build a prosperous career, start with an atom.

Should you choose to walk the path historically driven by Moore's law, your primary job function will involve cutting edge R&D activities in the Semiconductor Equipment Industry. If solving challenges no one has faced before or attempted are of interest to you, then Lam Research is the company for you.

What You'll Do

Develop physics-based models for Thermal/CFD/Chemistry applications for components in semiconductor capital equipment industry.
Solving industrial problems using closed-form solutions and analytical methods exploiting your fundamental understanding in fluid mechanics and heat transfer.
Utilizing DOE, Optimization, and statistical methods and data driven modelling to correlate Simulation data to experimental data.
Provide design improvement recommendations of in-service tools and tools under development based on quality metrics as defined by Lam Research. 
Provide written reports and oral presentation of results to design teams and management.
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams of mechanical, electrical and process engineers to translate their problem statements into modeling requirements

Who We're Looking For

Deep expertise in computational flow dynamics simulations, particularly under rarefied gas conditions relevant for semiconductor industry. Experience in commercial softwares like Star CCM+, ANSYS Fluent or COMSOL, etc., is highly desirable.
Hands-on experience in modelling reactive flows involving gas phase as well as surface chemistry is required.
Exposure to projects involving Multiphysics approach and/or multiphase flows is a plus, but not mandatory.
Ability to effectively work as a team player to drive product development and design decisions. Ability to propose design concepts and take ownership of decisions.
Strong learner mindset towards adapting AI tools and learn coding as needed to enhance productivity of day-to-day work.
Knowledge of chemistry, semiconductor metrology methods, and hardware designs in a vacuum environment is also a plus.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Self-starter to start own initiatives and projects for continuous improvement in capabilities and design.
Outcome-oriented mindset with agility to independently overcome problems and find solutions to challenging problems.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Master's degree in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering(From IITs, IISc and other premier institutes) with 3+ years of experience; or a PhD (From IITs, IISc and other premier institutes) with acute inclinations towards industrial problem solving; or equivalent experience in Computational Fluid Dynamics, Heat transfer, or related fields in a related industry, e.g., semiconductor, gas turbine, aerospace, automotive, oil and gas, etc.

Our commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Lam Research (Lam or the Company) is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. On-site Flex you'll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. Virtual Flex you'll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.

Modeling Technical Lead Engineer