In the Global Products Group, we are dedicated to excellence in the design and engineering of Lam's etch and deposition products. Within it, the Dielectrics Deposition (DFBU) Productivity organization helps customers get the most from Lam’s deposition tools by raising capacity, reducing downtime and preventing wafer scrap.
You will help improve the productivity of Lam’s Dielectric Films Deposition products in customer fabs, working with a mentor and experienced engineers to diagnose issues that limit tool throughput and uptime. By summer’s end you will own a defined project and present your results to DFBU leadership.
Example Summer Projects
Each intern owns one primary project matched to business needs and background; Ph.D. interns take on larger, more open-ended work. Typical projects include:
Project
What you would deliver
Chamber recovery time reduction
A study of the steps between maintenance and return to production, with data-backed proposals to shorten recovery and the qualification wafer runs to support them.
Preventive parts replacement
A ranked list of high-risk parts with recommended replacement intervals, built from field failure history and part-life data.
Fleet productivity dashboard
An automated view of uptime, downtime drivers and chamber matching across a tool fleet, with a short guide for the engineering team.
Run experiments on dielectric deposition tools in lab and clean-room environments, and analyze film and metrology data
Apply model-based and machine learning approaches to predict and prevent productivity losses
Analyze tool and fleet data (uptime, downtime, chamber recovery) to identify top improvement opportunities
Support root-cause investigations and preventive parts-replacement plans to reduce downtime and wafer scrap
Present findings and recommendations to engineering and leadership in a short technical memo
Must be an M.S. or Ph.D. student (Masters or Doctorate) in Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science/Engineering with strong academic standing, returning to school after the internship
Strong foundational understanding of physical sciences (Thermodynamics, Physical chemistry)
Strong communication skills to convey project summary and results
Ability to work in a clean-room environment wearing personal protective equipment, clean-room suit or smock
Background in data science or AI/machine learning based process development
Coursework or lab experience in thin films, CVD or plasma processing
Experience with thin film analytical methods (e.g., SEM/TEM, XPS, XRD, ellipsometry)
Familiarity with problem-solving methods such as SPC, DOE, 5-why or 8D
Experience analyzing data with Python, JMP or MATLAB
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.
Our Perks and Benefits
At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing an M.S. or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or Materials Engineering
- Strong academic standing
- Returning to school after the internship
- Strong foundational understanding of physical sciences, including thermodynamics and physical chemistry
- Strong communication skills for conveying project summaries and results
- Ability to work in a clean-room environment while wearing personal protective equipment and clean-room attire
- Background in data science or AI/machine-learning-based process development
- Coursework or laboratory experience in thin films, CVD, or plasma processing
- Experience with thin-film analytical methods such as SEM/TEM, XPS, XRD, or ellipsometry
- Familiarity with SPC, DOE, 5-Why, or 8D problem-solving methods
- Experience analyzing data with Python, JMP, or MATLAB
Lam Research Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Lam Research Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Lam Research Corporation.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is described as 16 weeks fully paid for all new parents, with birth mothers averaging about 26 weeks total; adoption assistance and subsidized backup childcare are also included. These programs are consistently highlighted as standout elements of the package.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical options span PPO, CDHP, and HMO choices with company HSA funding, alongside dental and vision coverage. Coverage quality and breadth are emphasized, supported by wellbeing resources such as an EAP.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An ESPP with a discount and look-back/reset features is highlighted, and many technical roles include RSUs and bonuses that lift total compensation. These equity mechanisms are frequently cited as meaningful components of total rewards.
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