I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Lam Research (Tualatin, OR) in Mar 2026
Interview
I had an one-hour phone interview with the person who recommended me.
Then, after about a month, they wanted me to fly in for an on-site interview. I gave a 30-min presentation about my PhD work and the interviewers would frequently break in to ask sharp questions on the fly. Then, six separate one-on-one interviews followed, and all the six interviewers well PhD process engineers. They asked a variety of technical, behavioral, and casual questions. Regarding technical, they asked questions related to vacuum science, thin film deposition techniques (PVD, CVD, and ALD), semiconductor physics, etc. They wanted to see if I had strong fundamentals and evaluate my critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Positive experience
Average interview
Application
I interviewed at Lam Research (Fremont, CA)
Interview
I had one presentation in the beginning, and then my schedule was followed by 2 panels and 2 one on one interviews and then 2 panels. Overall, it was quite smooth and the panel members were very welcoming.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What would you do if your project has already passed the deadline?
A 90-minute panel interview that combines both technical and behavioral questions, designed to thoroughly assess not only your understanding of core concepts but also your ability to apply them in real-world scenarios. The technical portion focuses on evaluating your depth of knowledge in relevant processes, problem-solving skills, and familiarity with tools, methodologies, and industry practices. You may be asked to walk through specific projects, explain decision-making processes, or troubleshoot hypothetical situations to demonstrate your hands-on experience and critical thinking.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Lam Research (Bengaluru) in Mar 2026
Interview
I applied through a referral, which helped get my foot in the door. The interview process was entirely virtual and very well-organized. It consisted of five rounds roughly 30 minutes each, including technical screenings and behavioral interviews with different team members.
