RF Engineer III

Lam Research

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

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This role $160k
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This role pays less than 58% of similar roles. Most pay $139,000–$197,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $160k versus about $168k for comparable roles.

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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 III

As an RF Engineer 3 within the Global Products Group, you will perform professional electrical engineering research, design, and evaluation for electro-mechanical systems and subsystems. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop custom and OEM embedded systems components while focusing on the design, testing, and documentation of RF delivery systems ranging from 100kHz to 100MHz. Your daily work involves analyzing equipment to establish operating data, conducting experimental tests, and preparing test plans to ensure technical requirements are met. You will utilize tools such as SPICE, LabView, MathCAD, MatLab, HFSS, Comsol, and Microwave Studio. The role requires expertise in EM fields theory, RF metrology, and high voltage design rules. This position addresses technical challenges within the semiconductor industry, specifically involving plasma processing, plasma sources, and plasma loads for etch and deposition products.

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and modify electronic parts, components, and integrated circuitry for hardware systems.
  • Determine design approaches and parameters for electrical and electro-mechanical subsystems.
  • Select components and equipment based on technical specifications and reliability analysis.
  • Perform research and evaluation of RF delivery systems ranging from 100kHz to 100MHz.
  • Develop and analyze test plans and procedures to ensure technical requirements are met.
  • Collect and analyze data to prepare presentations for design, project, and program reviews.
  • Evaluate vendor capabilities to support ongoing product development.

What we're looking for

  • A Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience, a Master's with 3 years, or a PhD is required.
  • Equivalent work experience in Electrical Engineering or Physics is acceptable.
  • Knowledge of EM fields theory and RF metrology including Power Meters and Spectrum Analyzers is required.
  • Familiarity with high voltage (>1kV) design rules and practices from DC to 100MHz is desired.
  • Experience with SPICE, LabView, MathCAD, MatLab, or analysis tools like HFSS and Comsol is preferred.
  • Knowledge of plasma processing, plasma sources, and plasma loads is a plus.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and troubleshooting skills are required.
  • Ability to work independently and within a dynamic team environment is required.

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