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Internship: Electrochemical deposition processes for high‑aspect‑ratio features (all genders)
Date: 20.01.2026 Location: Villach Req ID: 180636 193777 Worker Category: On-site Flex The impact you’ll make
Joining the team is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of business process transformation and to provide essential analytical support to the Regional Business Operations team.
What you’ll do
- Conduct scientific research and development to integrate and optimize chemical manufacturing processes for core hardware solutions
- Analyze data to identify process improvement opportunities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation projects
- Characterize material properties and ensure their compatibility with processes and hardware
- Conduct literature research and document existing processes and products
- Generate and contribute to scientific and technical publications
- Flexibility to travel to meet business requirements (<25% of the time)
Who we’re looking for
- Master's degree or diploma in chemistry, physics, materials science, or a related field
- Familiarity with working in a chemical laboratory, having experience in surface preparation and analytical techniques
- Experience with and understanding of chemical, optical, and mechanical surface analysis methods
- Strong proficiency in software tools for organizing and analyzing large data sets (e.g., Origin)
- Highly motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving
- Excellent social skills with ability to work within diverse teams
- Independent and structured work ethic
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and presentation skills in English
Internship details
Desired start date: immediately
Internship duration: 1 year; 38,5 h/week
Compensation
This position is subject to the Austrian Collective Bargaining Agreement for Employees in the Metal Technology Industry, according to the education level. Minimum gross monthly Salaries for fulltime internship employment are therefore: in occupation group C (Master Student); group D (PhD Student)
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.