Lam Research · 7 hours ago
RF Engineer 4
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$119K/yr - $261K/yr
8+ years expLam Research is dedicated to excellence in the design and engineering of etch and deposition products for the semiconductor industry. As an RF Engineer, you will design, build, and troubleshoot RF solutions for power delivery and plasma generation, contributing to innovative generator designs and enhancing wafer fabrication equipment.
CleanTechManufacturingSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Contributes to research and development efforts for future products and technology by collecting and analyzing data to improve electrical system designs
Performs professional RF electrical engineering research, design, development, modification, and evaluation in support of electrical and electro-mechanical subsystems, embedded systems, and power distribution
Works within a multidisciplinary engineering design team (Firmware, FPGA, Mechanical, Electrical) to specify, design and modify custom and OEM system components
Works with suppliers to prepare detailed design, prototype fabrication, design testing/verification, and manage production release
Prepares and analyze test plans and procedures to assure that technical and operational requirements are met and can be properly demonstrated
Responsible for the collection and analysis of pertinent material and data in preparation of your presentation at design, project, and program reviews
Leads focused cross functional teams, initiatives, and is a resource and mentor to other colleagues
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 8 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 5 years' experience
Primarily responsible for design/selection, testing and documentation of RF delivery systems
Must have hands-on experience with complex RF measurement equipment: Power Meters, Network and Spectrum Analyzers, oscilloscopes, field strength meters, etc
Experience with RF/uW generator/source, impedance matching networks, transmission lines, and antennas
Technical working experience: 100 KHz to 100 MHz, single Watt to Kilowatt ranges, and high voltage DC delivery
Familiar with high voltage (> 10 KV) and high current (> 100 Arms) design rules; arcing, tracking, heat, and parasitic
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Outstanding analysis and trouble-shooting skills
Ability to drive functional requirements and execute in a dynamic team environment
Preferred
Experience with semiconductor capital equipment or related industrial equipment industry experience
Experience with RF simulation suites: SPICE, ADS, LabView, MathCAD, MatLab, and analysis tools (i.e. – HFSS, Comsol, Maxwell)
Appreciates learning and understanding challenges and limitations within other disciplines on system designs
Working knowledge of industry standards: SEMI, NFPA79, NEC, UL, EN, IEC, ETG, etc
Willingness to travel to international locations
Benefits
Comprehensive set of outstanding benefits
Company
Lam Research
Lam Research supplies wafer fabrication equipment and services to the worldwide semiconductor industry.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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President and CEO
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Exec VP and CTO
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