Senior RF Engineer

Applied Materials

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Santa Clara, CA
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104 days ago
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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 · Senior RF Engineer

The Senior RF Engineer joins the Technology group to develop design requirements for RF and power delivery systems to an etch processing chamber. This role involves designing, modifying, and troubleshooting electrical assemblies, layouts, schematics, and drawings to advance equipment supporting semiconductor technology. Key responsibilities include performing engineering analysis, generating test reports, and conducting lab tests to assess power delivery performance. The engineer will develop concepts for complex product issues, select components, and manage grounding and shielding designs. Required skills include a working knowledge of electromagnetic theory and RF system design, specifically RF generation, matching, and filters. The position requires solving unique problems, participating in design reviews, and validating modules while navigating the product development life cycle to address high-value problems for a range of products.

What you'll do

  • Design, modify, and troubleshoot electrical assemblies, layouts, schematics, and drawings for semiconductor equipment.
  • Perform engineering analysis and generate test reports to develop innovative solutions for complex product issues.
  • Develop design requirements for RF and power delivery systems for etch processing chambers.
  • Conduct lab tests to assess power delivery performance and perform concept and feasibility testing.
  • Specify and perform engineering analysis for complex scopes and independently generate product specifications.
  • Coordinate the procurement and assembly of components while identifying sources for critical parts.
  • Interface with internal and external customers to resolve high-value electrical problems.
  • Define, coordinate, and document engineering tests to ensure peak equipment performance.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a similar field.
  • 7-10 years of experience in a related field.
  • Working knowledge of electromagnetic theory and basic RF system design, including RF generation, matching, or filters.
  • Experience designing, modifying, and troubleshooting electrical or electronic engineering assemblies, layouts, schematics, and drawings.
  • Ability to perform engineering analysis, generate test reports, and create technical documentation for product releases.
  • M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a similar field (preferred).
  • Extensive experience with project management and the Applied Materials product development life cycle (preferred).
  • Demonstrated experience leading teams (preferred).

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