Gas & Chemical Engineer major Roles
- Provide technical engineering ownership for Gas & Chemical and Ultra-Pure Water (UPW) infrastructure systems at KTC (Korea Technology Center) and support Fremont and Tualatin campuses as required.
- Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for Gas, Chemical, Bulk Gas Yard (BGY), and UPW systems.
- Lead the planning, operation, optimization, and continuous improvement of Gas & Chemical utility infrastructure to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant facility operations.
- Act as the primary technical interface with internal stakeholders, contractors, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
- Provide technical leadership for infrastructure capacity planning, facility expansion, and utility system reliability initiatives.
Core Systems of Responsibility
- Bulk Gas Yard (N2, O2, Ar, He, H2, etc.)
- Gas & Chemical Distribution Systems
- Gas Cabinets, Valve Manifold Boxes (VMBs), and Liquid Delivery Cabinets
- City Gas Systems
- Ultra-Pure Water (UPW) Systems
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, optimize, and modify gas, chemical, and UPW infrastructure systems to support facility operations and future growth.
- Review and evaluate new gases and chemicals, including compatibility, stability, reactivity, and process safety assessments.
- Conduct design reviews and approve gas, chemical, and UPW utility requirements for new tools, equipment, and facility expansion projects.
- Manage capital and expense projects related to gas, chemical, and UPW systems, including scope definition, budgeting, installation, commissioning, and startup support.
- Review equipment specifications and oversee installation, upgrades, and replacement activities for gas, chemical, and UPW systems.
- Develop, maintain, and update standard operating procedures (SOPs), engineering standards, and operational guidelines.
- Analyze system performance issues, perform root cause analysis (RCA), and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability, safety, efficiency, and uptime.
- Maintain infrastructure capacity models, load forecasts, and long-term plans for gas, chemical, and UPW demand growth.
- Create, review, and release engineering drawings, technical documents, and bills of materials through the engineering change management process.
- Lead Chemical Request Form (CRF) reviews and Management of Change (MOC) processes for gas and chemical systems.
- Ensure compliance with applicable local regulations, permit requirements, industry standards, and company policies governing gas, chemical, and UPW operations.
- Serve as the primary technical interface with regulatory agencies and support regulatory inspections, audits, permit applications, renewals, modifications, and compliance reporting.
- Monitor and manage regulated gas and chemical inventories, storage capacities, consumption limits, and hazardous material requirements to maintain continuous regulatory compliance.
- Evaluate regulatory changes and emerging requirements, assess operational impacts, and implement necessary system and procedural modifications.
- Operate and manage Bulk Gas Yard (BGY) facilities, including bulk gas storage, distribution systems, maintenance programs, and reliability improvement initiatives.
- Ensure safe and compliant operation of BGY systems through routine inspections, risk assessments, preventive maintenance, emergency preparedness, and contractor management.
- Monitor BGY performance, capacity utilization, and future demand forecasts to support uninterrupted production and facility expansion requirements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline, with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
- Experience in the design, operation, and engineering of gas and chemical distribution systems.
- Experience working in semiconductor or advanced manufacturing facility infrastructure environments.
- Familiarity with applicable international standards, including IEC standards, and local regulatory requirements.
- Experience supporting government agencies, regulatory inspections, audits, and permitting activities.
- Experience managing gas and chemical systems in compliance with regulatory and environmental requirements.
- Experience operating and maintaining Bulk Gas Yard (BGY) systems and related gas infrastructure.
- Knowledge of hazardous materials management, chemical safety, and process safety assessment methodologies such as HAZOP.
- Strong experience in root cause analysis (RCA), system troubleshooting, and reliability improvement.
- Proven experience managing capital projects, facility infrastructure upgrades, and system expansion initiatives.
- Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, contractors, suppliers, and regulatory authorities.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills in English.
Preferred qualifications
- Previous experience leading technical and cross-functional projects in semiconductor or advanced manufacturing environments.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
- Experience with Chemical Request Form (CRF) and Management of Change (MOC) processes.
- Professional certifications or licenses related to Gas, Chemical, Safety, or Hazardous Materials Management.
- Proficiency in CAD tools and engineering documentation processes, including BOM, ECN, P&ID, and engineering drawings.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
Competencies
- Analytical Ability
- Communication
- Continuous Learning
- Decision Making
- Problem Solving
- Professionalism
- Project Management
- Relationship Management
- Team Collaboration
- Fluent English
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.
