RF Engineer 5

Lam Research; Tualatin (OR); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Work location flexibility

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks an RF Engineer to design and evaluate RF delivery systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with RF measurement equipment and strong analytical skills. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams will be key in this role. A bachelor’s degree or higher is required, along with at least 5 years of relevant experience. This position offers hybrid work arrangements for optimal flexibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of related work experience.
• Experience with RF measurement equipment.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate RF delivery systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Prepare and analyze test plans for technical requirements.

Skills

Complex RF measurement equipment

Analytical and troubleshooting abilities

Excellent communication

Ability to collaborate in teams

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

SPICE

LabVIEW

MATLAB

HFSS

COMSOL

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

The RF Engineer designs, develops, modifies, and evaluates electronic components, parts, or integrated circuits for electronic equipment, hardware systems, or electrical engineering applications. Responsibilities include determining design approaches and parameters, analyzing equipment to establish operating data, conducting experimental tests, and evaluating results. The engineer selects components and equipment based on specification analysis and reliability considerations, and may also review vendor capabilities to support product development.

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for performing professional electrical engineering research, design, development, modification, and evaluation in support of electrical and electro‑mechanical systems and subsystems.
• Collaborate 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 systems components.
• Prepare and analyze test plans and procedures to ensure technical and operational requirements are met and properly demonstrated.
• Collect and analyze pertinent material and data in preparation of data for presentation at design, project, and program reviews.
• Primarily responsible for the design, selection, testing, and documentation of RF delivery systems (100 kHz to 100 MHz; Watt to kiloWatt ranges).

Who We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 12 years of related work experience; master’s degree with 8 years of experience; PhD with 5 years of experience; or equivalent experience.
• Must have experience with complex RF measurement equipment (Power Meters, Network‑, Impedance‑ and Spectrum Analysers, etc.).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to drive functional requirements and execute in a dynamic‑teams environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with high‑voltage design rules and practices (>1 kV) from DC to 100 MHz is also desired.
• Experience with SPICE, LabVIEW, MathCAD, MATLAB, and analysis tools such as HFSS, COMSOL, or Microwave Studio is preferred.
• Experience in, or foundational knowledge of, plasma processing, plasma sources, and plasma loads is a plus.

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.

Work Location Models

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.