RF Engineer 2

Lam Research Corporation; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research Corporation in Bengaluru seeks an RF Engineer to design, build, and troubleshoot RF solutions for power delivery and plasma generation in Etch and Deposition products. You will create generator designs and use RF as a power source to enable Lam’s wafer fabrication equipment.

The role requires collaboration with electrical, mechanical, software, process, and support teams. Expect travel to international locations and a mix of on-site and remote work options in this hybrid model.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree, or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with RF/uW generator/source, impedance matching network, transmission line, and antennas.
• Familiar with high voltage DC delivery (>10 KV) and high current (>100 Arms) design rules.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional electrical engineering research, design, development, modification, and evaluation in support of electrical and electro‑mechanical systems/subsystems.
• Work with a multidisciplinary engineering design team on the design, modification, of custom and OEM embedded systems components.
• Primarily responsible for design/selection, testing and documentation of RF delivery systems (100kHz to 100MHz; Watt to Kilowatt ranges).
• Prepare and analyze test plans and procedures to assure that technical and operational requirements are met and properly demonstrated.
• Collect and analyze material and data in preparation of presentations at design, project, and program reviews.

Skills

RF design

High voltage design

System integration

Education

Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees

PhD without experience

Tools

VizGlow

EMA3D

Job description

The group you’ll be a part of

• You will be responsible for performing professional electrical engineering research, design, development, modification, and evaluation in support of electrical and electro-mechanical systems/subsystems.
• You will work with a multidisciplinary engineering design team: electrical, mechanical, software, process, technical support, and suppliers, on the design, modification, of custom and OEM embedded systems components.
• Primarily responsible for design/selection, testing and documentation of RF delivery systems (100kHz to 100MHz; Watt to Kilowatt ranges).
• You will need to prepare and analyze test plans and procedures to assure that technical and operational requirements are met and properly demonstrated.

The impact you’ll make

As a RF Engineer at Lam, you play a crucial role in designing, building, and troubleshooting cutting‑edge radio frequency (RF) solutions for power delivery and plasma generation in our Etch and Deposition products. You specialize in utilizing RF as a power source and creating innovative generator designs. Your work paves the way for new power sources to be used Lam's wafer fabrication equipment.

What you’ll do

• You will be responsible for performing professional electrical engineering research, design, development, modification, and evaluation in support of electrical and electro‑mechanical systems/subsystems.
• You will work with a multidisciplinary engineering design team: electrical, mechanical, software, process, technical support, and suppliers, on the design, modification, of custom and OEM embedded systems components.
• Primarily responsible for design/selection, testing and documentation of RF delivery systems (100kHz to 100MHz; Watt to Kilowatt ranges).
• You will need to prepare and analyze test plans and procedures to assure that technical and operational requirements are met and properly demonstrated.
• You will be responsible for the collection and analysis of pertinent material and data in preparation of your presentation at design, project, and program reviews

Who we’re looking for

• Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.

Preferred qualifications

• Semiconductor capital equipment or related industrial equipment industry experience.
• Appreciates learning and understanding challenges and limitations within other disciplines on system designs.
• Willingness to travel to international locations.
• Working knowledge of industry standards: SEMI, NFPA79, NEC, UL, EN, IEC, ETG, etc.
• Familiar with plasma physics and simulation tools like VizGlow and EMA3D.
• Experience with RF/uW generator/source, impedance matching network, transmission line, and antennas.
• Technical working experience: 100 KHz to 100 MHz, 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 paracitic.

Our commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Lam Research (\"Lam\" or the \"Company\") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non‑discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on‑site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On‑site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On‑site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on‑site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on‑site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.