Process Engineer
Lam Research · Yokkaichi, Japan
About this role
Lam Research is hiring a mid-level Manufacturing Engineer in the operations function based in Yokkaichi, Japan. The posting calls out experience with Python.
- Role
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Function
- operations
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Location
- Yokkaichi, Japan
- Posted
- May 8, 2026
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Job description
from Lam Research careers## The group you’ll be a part of
In the Global Products Group, we are dedicated to excellence in the design and engineering of Lam's etch and deposition 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 are seeking a Cryo Etch Process Engineer to advance next‑generation high aspect ratio etch technologies for 3D NAND devices.
This position plays a critical role in supporting key customers such as Kioxia and SanDisk, focusing on cryogenic etch process development to enable future device scaling.
In this role, you will work at the intersection of process, hardware, and chemistry, evaluating new etch chambers, hardware configurations, and novel chemistries. You will remotely operate Fremont-based demo tools from Japan, while collaborating closely with global process and hardware engineering teams.
This is a highly visible role offering both deep technical ownership and global exposure.
## What you’ll do