RF Engineer 3

Lam Research

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Fremont, CA
Salary
$99,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted
112 days ago
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Confirmed live today
Closes
Jan 2, 2027

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About Lam Research

Lam Research Corporation is a leading American supplier of wafer-fabrication equipment and services to the global semiconductor industry.

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TL;DR · RF Engineer 3

The RF Engineer 3 joins the Global Products Group to design, develop, and evaluate electronic parts, components, and integrated circuitry for etch and deposition products. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will perform electrical engineering research and modify custom and OEM embedded systems components. Your primary focus involves the design, selection, testing, and documentation of RF delivery systems ranging from 100kHz to 100MHz and Watt to Kilowatt ranges. You will utilize EM fields theory and RF metrology tools like Power Meters, Network Analyzers, and Spectrum Analyzers. Preferred technical skills include SPICE, LabView, MathCAD, MatLab, HFSS, Comsol, and Microwave Studio. You will solve technical problems related to high voltage design rules and plasma processing, ensuring all systems meet specific operational requirements through rigorous data analysis.

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, modify, and evaluate electronic parts, components, and integrated circuitry for hardware systems.
  • Determine design approaches and parameters for electrical and electro-mechanical systems.
  • Analyze equipment to establish operating data and conduct experimental tests to evaluate results.
  • Select components and equipment based on technical specifications and reliability analysis.
  • Lead the design, selection, testing, and documentation of RF delivery systems.
  • Prepare and analyze test plans and procedures to ensure technical and operational requirements are met.
  • Collect and analyze data to prepare presentations for design, project, and program reviews.
  • Review vendor capabilities to support ongoing product development.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years with a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience.
  • Equivalent work experience in Electrical Engineering or Physics.
  • Knowledge of EM fields theory and RF metrology including Power Meters, Network, Impedance, and Spectrum Analyzers.
  • Familiarity with high voltage (>1kV) design rules/practices DC – 100MHz (preferred).
  • Experience with SPICE, LabView, MathCAD, MatLab, HFSS, Comsol, or Microwave Studio (preferred).
  • Experience in or fundamental knowledge of plasma processing, plasma sources, and plasma loads (preferred).
  • Excellent communication, presentation, analysis, and troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to work individually and in a dynamic team environment.

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