Product Engineer

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job summary

Acara Solutions, Inc. seeks a senior engineer to lead product engineering initiatives for RF power systems in semiconductor manufacturing equipment. You will influence design, reliability, and testing across the product lifecycle.

The role involves collaborating with global suppliers, analyzing root causes, and driving improvements in manufacturing processes and quality systems to ensure high performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in semiconductor equipment engineering or RF power systems.
• 5+ years in high power RF environments (1-60 MHz).
• 5+ years in system-level problem-solving, product qualification, and change management.
• 3+ years using electrical measurement tools such as oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and spectrum analyzers.

Responsibilities

• Lead product engineering initiatives across RF power systems throughout the product lifecycle.
• Solve complex system- and component-level issues in semiconductor equipment.
• Collaborate with global suppliers to improve manufacturing processes, quality systems, and corrective actions.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) with a focus on reliability and performance.
• Analyze root cause issues and drive corrective actions using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Oversee supplier quality, testing, and manufacturing process improvements.

Skills

RF power systems

System-level problem-solving

Leadership

Change management

Testing & measurement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Network analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

About the Opportunity:

Join a highly specialized engineering team focused on RF power systems supporting advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment. In this role, you'll drive product engineering initiatives, solve complex technical challenges, and collaborate with global suppliers to ensure high-performance, reliable systems across the product lifecycle.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Work on cutting-edge semiconductor technologies used by leading chipmakers worldwide
• Opportunity to influence product design, quality, and manufacturing at a global scale
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and highly specialized suppliers
• Engage in complex problem-solving within advanced RF and electrical systems

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role offers the chance to work on highly advanced RF power systems, directly impacting the performance and reliability of next-generation semiconductor manufacturing technologies.

What You'll Do:

• Lead product engineering initiatives across RF power systems throughout the product lifecycle
• Solve complex system- and component-level issues in semiconductor equipment
• Collaborate with global suppliers to improve manufacturing processes, quality systems, and corrective actions
• Support new product introduction (NPI) with a focus on reliability and performance
• Analyze root cause issues and drive corrective actions using structured problem-solving methodologies
• Oversee supplier quality, testing, and manufacturing process improvements

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• 10+ years of experience in semiconductor equipment engineering or RF power systems
• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of experience working in high power RF environments (1-60 MHz)
• 5+ years of experience in system-level problem-solving, product qualification, and change management
• 3+ years of experience using electrical measurement tools such as oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and spectrum analyzers

What Sets You Apart:

• Experience with PCB assembly, inspection, and testing
• Familiarity with quality and statistical tools (SPC, DOE, GR&R, 8D, root cause analysis)
• Knowledge of industry standards (ISO, OSHA, IPC, UL, IEEE, MIL)
• Strong understanding of transmission line theory, impedance matching, and RF calibration techniques
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver complex engineering solutions

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check
• Occasional overtime may be required based on project needs
• Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.