RF Engineer 6, Power Electronics

Lam Research

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Fremont, CA
Salary
$166,000–$350,000 / yr
Posted
74 days ago
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Confirmed live today
Closes
Feb 10, 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 6, Power Electronics

JOB TITLE: RF Engineer 6 - Power Electronics The RF Engineer 6 - Power Electronics joins the Global Products Group to lead the technical vision for RF engineering across multiple product lines. This role involves defining RF system architecture, establishing long-term technology roadmaps, and overseeing the development of advanced RF subsystems and high-power high-voltage RF power delivery. The engineer will manage RF subassembly design, integration into complex plasma delivery and control systems, and production support. Key responsibilities include mentoring a high-performing organization of engineers and driving innovation in reliability and cost optimization. Required skills include expertise in RF modeling, simulation, validation, and performance optimization, alongside experience with FMEA and RCCA. The role solves technical challenges in high energy systems for plasma applications within semiconductor etch and deposition equipment.

What you'll do

  • Define the RF system architecture, design strategy, and long-term technology roadmap.
  • Oversee RF development activities for subassemblies, system design, and plasma delivery integration.
  • Establish technical direction for high-power, high-voltage RF power delivery and subsystems.
  • Drive innovation in RF performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost optimization.
  • Build and mentor a high-performing organization of RF engineers and technical leaders.
  • Develop technical leadership pipelines and foster a culture of accountability and continuous learning.
  • Guide organizational capability in RF system modeling, validation, and production support.
  • Drive alignment across global and matrixed engineering teams to deliver differentiated solutions.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis in Power Electronics or a closely related field.
  • 15+ years of related RF engineering experience with a Bachelor’s degree.
  • 12+ years of related RF engineering experience with a Master’s degree.
  • 8+ years of related RF engineering experience with a PhD.
  • Demonstrated leadership in RF system design, RF subassemblies, and high-performance RF solutions.
  • Proven track record of driving complex RF development efforts from concept through production.
  • Experience leading large-scale or multi-team engineering initiatives.
  • Expertise in high energy systems for plasma applications (preferred).

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