I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Lam Research (Portland, OR) in Dec 2018
Interview
An interview with some scientific and behavioral questions with a focus on problem solving and troubleshooting and a presentation with some discussion. Try to be very confident in your project to answer all scientific questions and prepare yourself very well before the interview for behavioral questions and have some example to describe yourself
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I have interviewed six people and all of them ask my experience and my thesis project
Besides, ask some questions on how to solve a problem or troubleshooting
Generic interview with some technical questions asked to understand the capability of the candidate. Quite an impressive interview and reasonable questions asked. Good place to begin the career. Good, excellent, best
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.