RF Engineer 5

Lam Research

Hybrid

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Fremont, CA
Salary: $141,000–$307,000 / yr
Posted: 51 days ago
Closes: Oct 20, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 5

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As a senior RF Engineer at Lam Research, you will join a multidisciplinary engineering team focused on developing advanced radio frequency solutions for power delivery and plasma generation in semiconductor fabrication equipment. Your daily responsibilities include designing and testing electronic components, collaborating with electrical, mechanical, software, and process engineers to create custom and OEM embedded system parts, and preparing detailed test plans and procedures. You will leverage your expertise in RF generators, impedance matching networks, and high-voltage DC delivery systems across a wide frequency range from 100 kHz to 100 MHz. Essential skills include hands-on experience with complex RF measurement tools and proficiency in analyzing and troubleshooting technical issues within a dynamic team environment. This role demands familiarity with industry standards such as SEMI and NFPA 79, and the ability to work on cutting-edge semiconductor equipment at Lam's global scale.

Skills

RF SPICE ADS LabVIEW Mathcad MATLAB HFSS COMSOL Maxwell Power meters Network analyzers Spectrum analyzers Oscilloscopes Field strength meters SEMI NFPA 79 NEC UL EN IEC ETG

What you'll do

Design and develop electronic parts and components for RF solutions in semiconductor equipment.
Conduct experimental tests on RF systems to evaluate performance and reliability.
Analyze complex data and prepare technical presentations for design reviews.
Select and test RF measurement equipment, including power meters and network analyzers.
Troubleshoot and optimize RF delivery systems across various frequency ranges and power levels.

What we're looking for

Minimum 8 years of experience with a Master’s degree or equivalent in RF engineering.
Hands-on experience with complex RF measurement equipment and testing.
Expertise in designing RF/uW generators, impedance matching networks, and high-voltage DC delivery systems.
Technical proficiency across 100 kHz to 100 MHz frequency ranges and single-watt to kilowatt power levels.
Strong analysis and troubleshooting skills for dynamic team environments.
Familiarity with high-voltage design rules including arcing, tracking, thermal considerations.

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