RF Engineer 4

Lam Research; Tualatin (OR); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an RF Engineer, where you will design and troubleshoot innovative RF solutions for cutting-edge semiconductor products. Your expertise in RF delivery systems and measurement equipment will be pivotal in driving advancements in wafer fabrication technology. Collaborate with a dynamic team of engineers across various disciplines to create impactful designs. This role offers the opportunity to work in a hybrid model, blending on-site collaboration with the flexibility of remote work, ensuring you can contribute effectively while enjoying a balanced work-life experience. Be part of a company that values diversity and empowers you to reach your full potential.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Flexible Work Locations

On-site Collaboration

Remote Work Opportunities

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in RF engineering with a Bachelor's degree.
• Experience with RF measurement equipment and high voltage design rules.

Responsibilities

• Design and troubleshoot RF solutions for power delivery in products.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Skills

RF Design

Troubleshooting

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Analysis and Testing

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

SPICE

LabView

MathCAD

MatLab

HFSS

Comsol

Microwave Studio

Power Meters

Network Analyzers

Spectrum Analyzers

Job description

The Group You’ll Be A Part Of

In the Global Products Group, we are dedicated to excellence in the design and engineering of Lam's etch and deposition products. We drive innovation to ensure our cutting-edge solutions are helping to solve the biggest challenges in the semiconductor industry.

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 in Lam's wafer fabrication equipment.

What You’ll Do

The RF EE designs, develops, modifies, and evaluates electronic parts, components or integrated circuitry for electronic equipment, or other hardware systems and/or electrical engineering applications. Determines design approaches and parameters. Analyzes equipment to establish operating data, conducts experimental tests and evaluates results. Selects components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability. May also review vendor capability to support product development.

• 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 and modification of custom and OEM embedded systems components.
• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 6 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 4 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 2+ years experience; or equivalent experience.
• Primarily responsible for design/selection, testing and documentation of RF delivery systems (100kHz to 100MHz; Watt to Kilowatt ranges).
• Must have experience with complex RF measurement equipment (Power Meters, Network-, Impedance- and Spectrum Analyzers, etc.).
• Familiarity with high voltage (>1kV) design rules/practices DC – 100MHz is also desired.
• SPICE, LabView, MathCAD or MatLab, and analysis tools (i.e. – HFSS, Comsol, Microwave Studio) experience preferred.
• Experience in or fundamental knowledge of plasma processing, plasma sources and plasma loads is a plus.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Outstanding analysis and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to drive functional requirements and execute in a dynamic teams environment.

Preferred Qualifications

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.

Our Perks and Benefits

At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.