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About Applied Materials
Applied Materials is the world''s largest supplier of equipment, services, and software for the semiconductor and display industries, enabling the production of chips and advanced displays. Industry: Semiconductor Equipment
Applied Materials currently has
128 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$132,750–$182,500
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RF Engineer
The RF Engineer joins the engineering team to lead the architecture, development, integration, and qualification of RF power delivery solutions for next-generation semiconductor manufacturing equipment. This role involves designing, modifying, and troubleshooting electrical assemblies, layouts, schematics, and drawings while translating customer requirements into robust RF subsystem designs. The engineer will develop systems including generators, match networks, sensors, transmission lines, and grounding architectures to optimize plasma performance, stability, and reliability. Key responsibilities include performing circuit analysis, EM modeling, and power loss evaluations using tools such as ADS, HFSS, CST Studio Suite, SPICE, MATLAB, and Python. The role addresses critical technical challenges in semiconductor manufacturing, specifically focusing on advanced plasma applications like PECVD, CVD, and Etch processes to improve uniformity and defectivity reduction while ensuring cost-effective, manufacturable solutions for high-frequency power delivery systems.
Lead the architecture, design, and integration of RF power delivery systems including generators, match networks, and transmission lines.
Translate customer requirements into robust RF subsystem designs to improve plasma performance, stability, and reliability.
Perform circuit analysis, EM modeling, and thermal assessments using simulation tools to predict system behavior.
Partner with process engineers to optimize plasma ignition, coupling efficiency, and uniformity for semiconductor manufacturing.
Manage the full product lifecycle including prototype bring-up, system qualification, and technical documentation for product releases.
Conduct root cause investigations for RF failures and lead corrective actions to improve manufacturability and cost of ownership.
Act as a subject matter expert to mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across cross-functional teams.
Coordinate with suppliers to select critical components and ensure the procurement of high-performance parts.
What we're looking for
BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, RF Engineering, or a related discipline.
8+ years of experience developing RF systems in semiconductor equipment, plasma processing, power electronics, communications, aerospace, or related industries.
Strong foundation in RF circuit design, electromagnetics, impedance matching, transmission line theory, and high-frequency power delivery systems.
Experience with RF generators, matching networks, and hands-on troubleshooting and laboratory characterization.
Proven ability to lead complex technical programs and cross-functional teams.
Electrical Engineering
RF Metrology
SPICE
LabView
MathCAD
MatLab
HFSS
Comsol
Microwave Studio
EM Fields Theory
Plasma Processing
Embedded Systems
Power Meters
Spectrum Analyzers
RF Design
RF Systems
Antenna Technology
Python
Spectrum Analyzers
Network Analyzers
Ethernet
Link Budgets
Co-site Analysis
EMI
MIL-STD-461
MIL-STD-464
Test Automation
Digital Electronics
C2 Systems