Manager, Systems Engineering - RF Power Delivery

Comet Plasma Control Technologies; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Profit sharing

401(k) plan

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care

Job summary

Comet Plasma Control Technologies in San Jose seeks a Manager, Systems Engineering. You will lead a team driving the technical direction of impedance matching network products, interface with customers to gather engineering requirements, and develop innovative RF solutions for plasma processes. A Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and experience in semiconductor manufacturing hardware are essential. This role offers a target salary of $200,000 to $230,000 annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical care and profit sharing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering with an emphasis on RF.
• Expertise in the development of semiconductor manufacturing hardware.
• Proficiency in developing relevant mathematical models and analyses.
• Direct customer interaction experience is a must.

Responsibilities

• Lead a system architecture team driving technical direction.
• Interface with customers to determine engineering requirements.
• Develop high-power RF solutions for plasma power delivery.
• Manage multiple product development efforts simultaneously.
• Guide application engineers to develop new product opportunities.

Skills

Systems development expertise

Customer interaction experience

Mathematical modeling

Statistical analysis

RF high-power delivery systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in electrical engineering

Job description

To complement our team, we are looking for a customer‑oriented individual for our division Plasma Control Technologies at the San José site as a Manager, Systems Engineering.

For over 75 years, we have followed our curiosity, turning it into a way to innovate. This has made Comet a leading Swiss technology company worldwide, enabling us to create sustainable products.

We develop and produce innovative high‑tech components and systems based on X‑ray and radio‑frequency technology. Our systems help make production, mobility and communication safer, more efficient and more sustainable.

In the PCT division, we manufacture specialized components required for precise control of plasma processes used in producing memory chips, touch screens, sensors, smartphones and tablets.

What You Will Do

• Lead a best‐in‐class system architecture team, driving the technical direction of impedance matching network products worldwide.
• Serve as the key technical interface with customers, determining engineering requirements and building relationships.
• Directly interface with development teams and project management.
• Develop innovative high‑power RF solutions to solve complex plasma power delivery problems for custom RF auto‑match products.
• Drive continuous improvements into products and the product portfolio while managing multiple product development efforts simultaneously.
• Lead the industrialization of impedance matching network products and transition them into production.
• Guide application engineers in the field to develop new opportunities for products.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in electrical engineering with an emphasis on RF or equivalent technical expertise.
• Expertise in systems development of semiconductor manufacturing hardware—plasma high‑power RF delivery systems and plasma measurement systems is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in developing relevant mathematical models; statistical and numerical analysis.
• Direct customer interaction experience is a must.

The target salary range for this role is approximately $200,000 to $230,000 annually.

Why join us?

• Work on innovative solutions for global technical challenges.
• Benefit from flexible working options.
• Take part in Comet’s success through profit sharing.
• Work with international colleagues and grow as a team.
• Enjoy diverse educational and career opportunities.
• Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package, including medical, dental, and vision care, tuition reimbursement, a 401(k) plan, and a generous paid‑time‑off package.