Comet Plasma Control Technologies ยท 5 hours ago
Applications Engineer - Prototyping
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$140K/yr - $155K/yr
3+ years expComet Plasma Control Technologies is a leading Swiss technology company that specializes in innovative high-tech components and systems. They are seeking an Applications Engineer - Prototyping to provide advanced RF engineering support, integrate RF subsystems into manufacturing equipment, and mentor junior engineers.
Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Provide advanced RF engineering support for integration, optimization, and troubleshooting of RF Matching Networks, RF Generators, and related RF subsystems
Utilize hands-on fabrication, machining, and mechanical engineering capabilities to support fixturing, prototype development, and practical problem-solving during customer tool integration
Integrate RF subsystems into semiconductor manufacturing equipment and verify performance
Perform RF characterization, impedance matching, and power delivery optimization
Design, modify, or fabricate fixtures, brackets, mechanical interfaces, and test assemblies to support lab evaluation or customer integration (including the operation of machine shop tools such as(mill, lathe, drill press, band saw) for quick-turn prototyping
Build, assemble, or modify mechanical components required for RF experiments or tool fit checks
Conduct lab testing, data analysis, and troubleshooting, including root-cause investigation combining RF and mechanical considerations
Support pre-sales and post-sales efforts with technical presentations, demonstrations, and customer training
Provide actionable customer feedback to R&D for both RF and mechanical interface improvements
Generate documentation, application notes, build instructions, and technical illustrations
Provide on-site and remote customer support, including hands-on adjustments and mechanical modifications
Mentor junior engineers in both RF and practical fabrication techniques
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, RF Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline
3+ years of experience in RF applications or semiconductor equipment plus hands-on fabrication experience
Practical machining or fabrication experience (milling, turning, CNC, manual tools)
Understanding of Smith charts, S-parameters, RF circuit design, and RF test fundamentals
Preferred
Familiarity with mechanical drawings, tolerances, GD&T, and fixture design
Experience with rapid prototyping, fixturing, or mechanical modification for testing environments
Benefits
Flexible working options
Profit sharing
Medical, dental, and vision care
Tuition reimbursement
401(k) plan
Generous paid-time-off package
Company
Comet Plasma Control Technologies
Comet Plasma Control Technologies (PCT) is a leading expert in RF (Radio Frequency) power delivery and a global innovation partner of RF related businesses.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase