Product Engineer 5

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule (3 onsite / 2 rem

Job summary

Acara Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Staff-Level Product Engineer to join the RF Power Group within Supplier Engineering & Technology (SET).

This role drives innovation, problem-solving, supplier performance, and manufacturing excellence across RF power systems used in advanced semiconductor equipment. You will influence product engineering processes, supplier development, and lifecycle problem resolution for generators, matching networks, filters, and distribution systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in product engineering for RF power systems or related hardware.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional investigations and corrective actions.
• Strong background in supplier quality and manufacturing process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Support RF power system product development, qualification, manufacturing, and supplier engineering activities.
• Lead investigations and resolution of component, product, manufacturing, quality, and supplier issues through the lifecycle.
• Drive RCCA activities and supplier quality improvements.
• Support NPI initiatives and product qualification programs.
• Evaluate and improve supplier manufacturing processes, testing methodologies, process controls, and quality systems.
• Collaborate with suppliers, contract manufacturers, quality teams, and engineering to improve reliability and performance.
• Lead technical projects and supplier performance improvement initiatives.
• Develop and deploy BKMs, corrective actions, and lessons learned.
• Support lifecycle activities including specification development, manufacturing support, testing, reliability analysis, and systems integration.

Skills

Product Engineering

RF Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Supplier Engineering

Quality Engineering

Semiconductor Equipment

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Electrical/RF/Electronics Engineering

Tools

DMM

LCR Meters

Milli-Ohm Meters

Hi-Pot Testers

TDR Meters

Function Generators

Job description

We're seeking a Staff-Level Product Engineer to join the RF Power Group within Supplier Engineering & Technology (SET). This highly visible role is responsible for driving innovation, technical problem-solving, supplier performance, product quality, and manufacturing excellence across RF power systems that support advanced semiconductor equipment used by the world's leading chip manufacturers.

As a key member of the RF Power SET team, you'll influence product engineering processes, supplier development initiatives, manufacturing improvements, product qualification activities, and lifecycle problem resolution for critical RF power generators, matching networks, filters, and distribution systems.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Influence technologies used in advanced plasma etch, deposition, and wafer cleaning systems.
• Work with industry-leading RF power technologies supporting semiconductor manufacturing at atomic-scale precision.
• Partner with suppliers, engineers, manufacturing teams, and quality organizations around the globe.
• Drive improvements in quality, reliability, manufacturability, and supplier performance.
• Work on technically challenging products with direct impact on next-generation semiconductor equipment.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role combines product engineering, supplier engineering, quality systems, RF power technology, manufacturing process improvement, and advanced problem-solving. You'll play a critical role in ensuring high-performance RF power systems meet demanding customer, manufacturing, and reliability requirements while helping shape future technology roadmaps.

Job Requirements

What You'll Do:

• Support RF power system product development, qualification, manufacturing, and supplier engineering activities.
• Lead investigations and resolution of component, product, manufacturing, quality, and supplier issues throughout the product lifecycle.
• Drive Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities and supplier quality improvements.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives and product qualification programs.
• Evaluate and improve supplier manufacturing processes, testing methodologies, process controls, and quality systems.
• Collaborate with suppliers, contract manufacturers, quality teams, and engineering organizations to improve reliability and performance.
• Lead technical projects and supplier performance improvement initiatives.
• Develop and deploy Best Known Methods (BKMs), corrective actions, process improvements, and lessons learned.
• Support product lifecycle activities including specification development, manufacturing support, testing, reliability analysis, and systems integration.
• Present technical findings, recommendations, and program updates to leadership and stakeholders.

What You'll Bring:

• 10+ years of experience in Product Engineering, RF Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Supplier Engineering, Quality Engineering, Semiconductor Equipment, or related technical fields.
• 5+ years of experience supporting semiconductor equipment, semiconductor manufacturing operations, or capital equipment environments.
• 5+ years of experience troubleshooting system-level and component-level electrical or RF power systems.
• 5+ years of experience working with suppliers, contract manufacturers, or supplier quality organizations.
• 3+ years of experience leading cross-functional engineering projects, supplier improvements, or NPI initiatives.
• Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related engineering discipline.

What Sets You Apart:

RF Power & Electrical Engineering Expertise

• Experience supporting multi-kilowatt RF power systems operating from 1 MHz to 60 MHz.
• Strong understanding of:
  • RF Power Systems
  • Transmission Line Theory
  • Impedance Matching
  • RF Measurement Techniques
  • RF Calibration Processes
• Experience with analog and digital circuit architectures.
• Understanding of control systems, communication interfaces, and hardware/software integration.

Test & Troubleshooting Experience

• Digital Multimeters (DMM)
• LCR Meters
• Milli-Ohm Meters
• Hi-Pot Testers
• TDR Meters
• Function Generators
• Strong hands-on laboratory, validation, and experimental troubleshooting experience.

Manufacturing & Quality Expertise

• Experience with:
  • PCB Assembly
  • Manufacturing Process Development
  • Inspection and Test Methodologies
  • Product Qualification
  • Reliability Engineering
  • Quality Systems
  • Engineering Change Processes
• Knowledge of:
  • SPC
  • Cpk
  • DOE
  • GR&R (MSA)
  • 5 Why
  • 8D
  • Ishikawa Diagrams
  • Statistical Analysis Methods
• Understanding of:
  • SEMI S2
  • OSHA
  • ISO 9000/14000
  • RoHS
  • UL
  • IEEE
  • MIL Standards
  • IPC 610/620

Leadership & Business Skills

• Experience leading supplier quality and supplier development programs.
• Strong project and program management skills.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations and supply chain organizations.
• Excellent technical presentation and communication abilities.
• Proven ability to lead structured problem‑solving efforts within cross‑functional teams.
• Strong analytical, qualitative, and quantitative decision‑making capabilities.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.
• Overtime: May be required based on program schedules and technical priorities.
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid schedule with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote.
• 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.