Computational Materials/Chemistry Engineer

## The group you'll be a part of In the Semiverse Solutions Team, we are dedicated to virtual experimentation excellence of Lam's etch and deposition processes. 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 As a Computational Materials/Chemistry Engineer at Lam, you will operate on cutting-edge technology, harnessing atomic precision, materials science, and surface engineering to push technical boundaries. Your role involves identifying new and advanced processes and materials formulations. Your expertise and knowledge will play a crucial role in our customers' success, making an impact on next generation semiconductor technologies. ## What you'll do Technical

• Perform computational chemistry to support process engineering research & development, and process/chamber simulations
• Plan projects involving definition and selection of new concepts and approaches for simulation evaluation workflows
• Compile and evaluate modeling data to provide guidance on chemistries and materials, as well as appropriate limits and variables for process specifications Leadership
• Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience in atomistic simulations ## Who we're looking for
• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or Materials Science (or equivalent)
• Experience using the Gaussian DFT software
• Experience using the Quantum Espresso software
• Experience with gas phase reaction mechanism analysis
• Experience with surface reaction mechanism analysis
• Experience with frontier molecular orbital analysis
• Experience with reactive molecular dynamics using ReaxFF
• Interest in advanced technology and an on-going desire to learn
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with diverse teams ## Preferred qualifications
• Experience with machine learning techniques
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to react to shifting priorities to meet business needs and deadlines
• Collaboration/Matrix environment mindset Salary CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: - .

The above salary range for this position is relevant to applicants that reside or work onsite in the California, San Francisco Bay Area only. Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Actual salary may vary from salary offered due to numerous factors including but not limited to unpaid time off, unpaid leave, company mandated shutdown, and other relevant factors. 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.