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HORIBA LAQUA EMEA · 3 days ago

Radio Frequency Hardware Engineer

Reno, NV

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$115K/yr - $144K/yr

5+ years exp

HORIBA LAQUA EMEA is focused on providing rewarding careers in the semiconductor industry. They are seeking an experienced Radio Frequency Hardware Engineer to develop and qualify new proprietary RF data-acquisition hardware for semiconductor applications, involving design, testing, and collaboration with other engineering teams.

Appliances Electrical and Electronics Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Learn semiconductor plasma equipment engineering, manufacturing methods, either deposition or etch. Experience with hands-on design, operation or maintenance of radio frequency power supplies, matching networks, vacuum and gas delivery systems

Design and work with RF circuits, probes/sensors and systems for high-frequency (kHz to GHz) data acquisition of voltage, current, impedance signals used on RF generators and match networks used for plasma etch, plasma deposition, or remote plasma processing equipment

Conduct simulation, analysis, and modeling of RF circuits using Multiphysics, CAE or other types of simulators like Comsol, Cadence, Ansys, SPICE, etc

Prototype, test, and validate RF hardware designs in laboratory environments

Collaborate with PCB designers to ensure RF layout guidelines are followed for optimal performance

Characterize and optimize RF components such as amplifiers, filters, spectrum analyzer ADC’s, and other power/data acquisition components

Work closely with embedded firmware engineers and software engineers to create source code, algorithms, and user interfaces on hardware that is developed

Perform system-level integration and testing of RF subsystems

Generate documentation including schematics, PCB layout guidelines, test procedures, and design verification reports

Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in RF hardware design

Qualification

RF data acquisitionRF power control designRF plasma applicationsRF simulation toolsPCB layout techniquesRF test equipmentElectrical engineeringSafety best practicesCollaboration skillsDocumentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or related field

5+ years of engineering experience related to the semiconductor industry

3-5 years' experience with RF Plasma applications in semiconductor or related electronic materials/device manufacturing using low-medium energy RF and/or microwave plasmas highly desirable

Experience in RF data acquisition, RF power control hardware design and development, gas/plasma related materials processing equipment

Hands-on experience with RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, etc

Some proficiency in RF simulation and design tools such as Comsol, Cadence, Mentor, Ansys, SPICE, etc

Familiarity with PCB layout techniques for RF and high-speed data acquisition circuits, Mentor Graphics or Cadence schematic capture and PCA-PCB layout experience preferable

Familiarity with RF regulatory compliance standards (FCC, CE, etc.)

Familiarity with safety best practices related to electrical energy, ionizing radiation, pressurized gas systems and hazardous chemistry