RF Engineer 5

Lam Research Salzburg GmbH; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 307,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Fremont, CA seeks an experienced RF Engineer to design, build, and troubleshoot RF solutions for power delivery and plasma generation in Etch and Deposition products. You will work on RF/uW to kW ranges, selecting components, and guiding test plans to validate performance.

The role requires extensive RF design experience, hands‑on measurement with modern instruments, and collaboration across electrical, mechanical, software, and process teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree
• 8 years with a Master’s degree or a PhD with 5 years of experience
• Design/selection, testing, and documentation of RF delivery systems
• Experience with high‑voltage and RF measurement equipment and safety practices

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, modify, and evaluate RF/electrical components and systems
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support product development
• Prepare and analyze test plans to meet design and reliability goals
• Review vendor capabilities to support embedded system components

Skills

RF design

Measurement equipment

High voltage design

Analysis

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

Power meters

Network analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Field strength meters

HFSS

COMSOL

MATLAB

ADS

LabVIEW

SPICE

Job description

In your career, let’s prove what’s possible.

At Lam Research, we create equipment that drives technological advancements in the semiconductor industry. Our innovative solutions enable chipmakers to power progress in nearly all aspects of modern life, and it takes each member of our team to make it possible.

Across our organization, our employees come to work and change the world. We take on the toughest challenges with precision and accuracy. We push for the next big semiconductor breakthrough. We lead the way in one of the most critical and fast-moving industries on the planet. And we do it together, with deep connections and limitless collaboration.

The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.

Because at Lam, we believe that when people are the priority and they’re inspired to unleash the power of innovation for a better world together, anything is possible.

Date: Jul 19, 2026

Location: Fremont, CA, US, 94538

Worker Category: On-site Flex

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 Lam's wafer fabrication equipment.

What you’ll do

The RF Electrical Engineer designs, develops, modifies, and evaluates electronic parts, components, or integrated circuitry for electronic equipment, as well as other hardware systems and/or electrical engineering applications. This role determines design approaches and parameters, analyzes equipment to establish operating data, conducts experimental tests, and evaluates results. The engineer selects components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability, and may also review vendor capabilities to support product development.

• Responsible for performing professional electrical engineering research, design, development, modification, and evaluation in support of electrical and electro‑mechanical systems and subsystems.
• Work with a multidisciplinary engineering design team—including electrical, mechanical, software, process, technical support, and suppliers—on the design and modification of custom and OEM embedded system components.
• Prepare and analyze test plans and procedures to ensure technical and operational requirements are met and properly demonstrated.
• Responsible for collecting and analyzing pertinent material and data in preparation for presentations at design, project, and program reviews.

Who we’re looking for

• Minimum of 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8 years of experience with a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 5 years of experience; or equivalent experience.
• Primarily responsible for the design/selection, testing, and documentation of RF delivery systems.
• Must have hands‑on experience with complex RF measurement equipment, including power meters, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, field strength meters, etc.
• Experience with RF/uW generators and sources, impedance matching networks, transmission lines, and antennas.
• Technical working experience across 100 kHz to 100 MHz frequency ranges, from single‑watt to kilowatt power levels, and high‑voltage DC delivery.
• Familiarity with high‑voltage (>10 kV) and high‑current (>100 Arms) design rules, including arcing, tracking, thermal considerations, and parasitics.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Outstanding analysis and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to drive functional requirements and execute in a dynamic team environment.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with semiconductor capital equipment or related industrial equipment.
• Experience with RF simulation suites, including SPICE, ADS, LabVIEW, Mathcad, MATLAB, and analysis tools (e.g., HFSS, COMSOL, Maxwell).
• Appreciation for learning and understanding challenges and limitations within other disciplines related to system designs.
• Working knowledge of industry standards, including SEMI, NFPA 79, NEC, UL, EN, IEC, ETG, etc.
• Willingness to travel to international locations.

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.

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CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: $141,000.00 – $307,000.00.

The above salary range for this position is relevant to applicants that reside or work onsite in the California, San Francisco Bay Area only. Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Actual salary may vary from salary offered due to numerous factors including but not limited to unpaid time off, unpaid leave, company mandated shutdown, and other relevant factors.

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.

Nearest Major Market: San Francisco

Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland

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