Materials Engineering Manager - Semiconductor Wet Clean Technology | Ingenieur/in - Werkstofftechnik

Lam Research AG

Villach, Kärnten, Österreich
Published Nov 10, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This senior-level role focuses on leading process development projects for critical wet clean technologies within semiconductor fabrication. The successful candidate will manage and mentor a team of process engineers and technicians while driving continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing yield, reducing cost, and improving reliability. Day-to-day activities include designing and executing Design of Experiments (DOE) to optimize process parameters, analyzing complex test data, and troubleshooting technical issues. Collaboration is key, requiring close partnership with hardware engineering, product marketing, and customer support teams to deliver integrated solutions. The role demands extensive experience (15+ years) in semiconductor process development, strong leadership capabilities, and excellent analytical and project management skills, with a required background in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field. Excellent English communication is mandatory, and proficiency in Mandarin or Taiwanese is a plus.

Required Skills

Education

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or related field.

Experience

  • 15+ years of work experience in Process Development of wet-clean, spin-clean or dry-etch semiconductor industry processes
  • Solid chemical laboratory work experience
  • Professional experience in surface preparation and analytical techniques
  • Proven leadership experience in managing technical teams
  • Professional experience with semiconductor fab operations and customer engagement

Languages

English (Fluent)Mandarin (Basic)Taiwanese (Basic)

Additional

  • Unspecified contract duration (Permanent); Location: Villach, AT (Austria); Familiarity with semiconductor fab operations; Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and react to shifting priorities.