RF Engineer

Applied Materials

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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

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TL;DR · RF Engineer

JOB TITLE: RF Engineer The Senior RF Systems Engineer leads the architecture, development, integration, and qualification of RF power delivery solutions for next-generation semiconductor manufacturing equipment. This role involves designing and specifying RF generators, match networks, sensors, and transmission lines to optimize plasma performance, stability, and reliability. The engineer performs circuit analysis, EM modeling, and thermal assessments while collaborating with cross-functional teams to execute technology roadmaps. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting RF-related failures, conducting root cause investigations, and managing prototype bring-up for new product introductions. Required skills include expertise in RF circuit design, impedance matching, and transmission line theory. Candidates should be proficient with tools such as ADS, HFSS, CST Studio Suite, SPICE, MATLAB, and Python to solve complex plasma processing challenges in environments like PECVD, CVD, and Etch.

What you'll do

  • Lead the design, specification, and integration of RF power delivery systems including generators, match networks, and sensors.
  • Develop RF architectures to optimize plasma performance, uniformity, stability, and repeatability for semiconductor manufacturing.
  • Perform circuit analysis, EM modeling, and thermal assessments using simulation tools to predict RF system behavior.
  • Partner with process engineers to analyze and improve plasma ignition, coupling efficiency, and harmonic behavior.
  • Drive subsystem integration across power delivery, chamber hardware, gas delivery, and software for new product development.
  • Conduct root cause investigations for RF-related failures and lead corrective and preventive actions.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to project teams as a subject matter expert.
  • Define verification and validation plans to support prototype bring-up and system qualification.

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, or aerospace.
  • Strong foundation in RF circuit design, electromagnetics, impedance matching, transmission line theory, and high-frequency power delivery systems.
  • Experience with RF generators and matching networks.
  • Hands-on troubleshooting and laboratory characterization experience.
  • Proven ability to lead complex technical programs and cross-functional teams.
  • Semiconductor plasma processing experience (preferred).
  • Experience with tools such as ADS, HFSS, CST Studio Suite, SPICE, MATLAB, or Python (preferred).

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