RF Power Systems Test Engineer

Applied Materials

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Work type
On-site
Location
Austin, TXSanta Clara, CA
Salary
$128,000–$176,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
138 days ago
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Similar $174k
This role $152k
$119k most similar roles pay here $214k

This role pays less than 64% of similar roles. Most pay $145,000–$202,800 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $152k versus about $174k for comparable roles.

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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 260 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,000–$171,000 across 192 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · RF Power Systems Test Engineer

As an RF Power Systems Test Engineer, you will join a team focused on advancing equipment that supports semiconductor manufacturing technology. You will lead or execute complex electrical engineering projects, including the design, modification, and troubleshooting of electrical assemblies, layouts, schematics, and drawings. Your daily responsibilities involve performing engineering analysis, generating test reports, creating product documentation, and coordinating component procurement to ensure peak performance. You will utilize experimentation, modeling, and simulation to replicate issues and validate solutions for hardware and firmware. The role requires expertise in Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) for process power modules, specifically RF matchers, RF generators, and high-voltage power supplies used in semiconductor process chambers. Key skills include technical leadership, project management, and the ability to communicate complex concepts to resolve high-value problems for customer engineers.

What you'll do

  • Design, modify, and troubleshoot complex electrical engineering assemblies, layouts, schematics, and drawings.
  • Lead and execute complex electrical engineering projects including the development of key suppliers.
  • Identify and resolve a wide range of complex electrical problems and product issues.
  • Perform engineering analysis, modeling, and simulation to replicate customer issues and validate solutions.
  • Support Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) for process power modules like RF matchers and high-voltage supplies.
  • Generate product specifications, engineering test reports, and technical documentation for product releases.
  • Coordinate the procurement and assembly of components while identifying sources for critical parts.
  • Communicate with customer engineers to understand and resolve high-value technical problems.

What we're looking for

  • 7-10 years of experience in a related field.
  • Experience with project management and the Applied Materials product development life cycle (preferred).
  • Demonstrated experience leading teams (preferred).
  • Experience supporting complex semiconductor process equipment, particularly process-critical power modules (RF/HV) (preferred).
  • Strong background in root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and corrective action methodologies (preferred).
  • Bachelor’s degree.

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