Director, RF Systems Engineering & Innovation

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 206,000 - 284,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking an accomplished Director, RF Systems Engineering to lead the development, integration, and optimization of advanced RF power delivery systems used in semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

This role requires deep expertise in RF engineering, plasma processing, and system-level design, plus the ability to lead technical organizations and drive complex engineering initiatives from concept through production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline with 15+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Master's degree with 12+ years of relevant experience; or PhD with 10+ years in semiconductor or related capital equipment development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical vision, development, integration, and qualification of advanced RF subsystems and technologies.
• Drive development of RF architectures, platforms, and system capabilities.
• Oversee system integration across semiconductor processing platforms and supplier evaluations.
• Present technology strategies and findings to executive leadership, customers, and external stakeholders.

Skills

RF System Design

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

RF plasmas

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

PhD in related field

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking an accomplished Director, RF Systems Engineering to lead the development, integration, and optimization of advanced RF power delivery systems used in semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

This role requires deep expertise in RF engineering, plasma processing, and system-level design, plus the ability to lead technical organizations and drive complex engineering initiatives from concept through production.