RF Technical Director

Lam Research

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Fremont, CA
Salary
$145,000–$303,000 / yr
Posted
162 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Nov 14, 2026

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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.

Lam Research currently has 137 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · RF Technical Director

The RF Technical Director joins the Global Products Group to define the technical vision for RF engineering across multiple product lines. This leader will drive the development of advanced RF subsystems and system architectures for next-generation semiconductor equipment. Key responsibilities include establishing RF design direction, overseeing subassembly design, and managing integration into complex plasma delivery and control systems. The role requires expertise in high-power RF delivery, matching networks, and RF modeling, simulation, and validation. The successful candidate will enforce engineering standards, lead failure analysis, and mentor a high-performing organization of engineers. This position solves critical technical challenges in semiconductor manufacturing by ensuring RF performance, reliability, and manufacturability from initial concept through high-volume manufacturing and field performance within a global, matrixed engineering environment.

What you'll do

  • Define RF system architecture, design strategy, and long-term technology roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
  • Direct RF development activities for subassemblies, system designs, and integration into plasma delivery systems.
  • Establish and enforce RF engineering standards, design methodologies, and review rigor across all programs.
  • Lead critical design reviews, failure analysis (RCCA), and risk mitigation for complex RF systems.
  • Provide hands-on technical leadership to resolve escalated issues impacting system performance and reliability.
  • Translate customer and business requirements into RF technical strategies and resourcing plans.
  • Build and mentor a high-performing organization of RF engineers and technical leaders.
  • Guide organizational capability in RF system design, modeling, validation, and production support.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or a closely related field.
  • 15+ years of related RF engineering experience; or 12+ years with a Master’s degree; or 8+ years with a PhD; or equivalent experience.
  • 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.
  • Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related discipline (preferred).
  • Expertise in high-power RF systems, matching networks, plasma applications, or semiconductor equipment RF delivery (preferred).
  • Strong background in RF modeling, simulation, validation, and performance optimization (preferred).

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