RF/Plasma Engineer III

Lam Research

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Fremont, CA
Salary
$119,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted
29 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Feb 9, 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/Plasma Engineer III

As an RF/Plasma Engineer 3 within the Global Products Group, you will design, build, and troubleshoot radio frequency solutions for power delivery and plasma generation in etch and deposition products. You will perform electrical engineering research to develop, modify, and evaluate electronic parts, components, and integrated circuitry while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on custom and OEM embedded systems. Your daily work involves analyzing equipment data, conducting experimental tests, and preparing test plans to ensure technical requirements are met. Key responsibilities include the design and testing of RF delivery systems ranging from 100kHz to 100MHz. You will utilize tools such as SPICE, LabView, MathCAD, MatLab, HFSS, Comsol, and Microwave Studio. The role addresses critical challenges in semiconductor manufacturing by developing innovative power sources for wafer fabrication equipment and managing high voltage design rules.

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and modify electronic parts and integrated circuitry for power delivery and plasma generation systems.
  • Perform electrical engineering research to support the development of electro-mechanical subsystems.
  • Select components and equipment based on technical specifications and reliability analysis.
  • Conduct experimental tests and analyze data to establish operating parameters for hardware systems.
  • Develop and execute test plans to ensure all technical and operational requirements are met.
  • Design and troubleshoot RF delivery systems ranging from 100kHz to 100MHz.
  • Evaluate vendor capabilities to support the ongoing development of product lines.
  • Collect and analyze data to present findings during design, project, and program reviews.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum of 5 years experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 3 years with a Master's, or a PhD.
  • Experience in design, selection, testing, and documentation of RF delivery systems from 100kHz to 100MHz.
  • Experience with complex RF measurement equipment including Power Meters, Network Analyzers, Impedance Analyzers, and Spectrum Analyzers.
  • Familiarity with high voltage (>1kV) design rules and practices from DC to 100MHz is desired.
  • Proficiency in tools such as SPICE, LabView, MathCAD, MatLab, HFSS, Comsol, or Microwave Studio is preferred.
  • Knowledge of plasma processing, plasma sources, and plasma loads is a plus.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, analysis, and troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to drive functional requirements and work effectively in a dynamic team environment.

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