RF/Plasma Engineer 3

LAM RESEARCH Corporation; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

LAM RESEARCH Corporation is looking for an RF/Plasma Engineer based in Fremont, California. This role involves designing, building, and troubleshooting RF solutions for power delivery in our etch and deposition products. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of relevant experience and be well-versed in RF measurement equipment.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to develop cutting-edge technologies and ensure high-quality deliverables in a dynamic environment.

We offer competitive salaries, ranging from $119,000 to $220,000, based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Must have experience with RF delivery systems and high voltage design rules.
• Familiarity with plasma processing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, modifies, and evaluates electrical systems.
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary engineering design team.
• Prepares and analyzes test plans to ensure requirements are met.

Skills

Experience with RF measurement equipment

Communication skills

Troubleshooting skills

Ability to work in a team

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Master’s degree or PhD preferred

Tools

SPICE

LabView

MathCAD or MatLab

HFSS

Comsol

Microwave Studio

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/Plasma 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, 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

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work 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 trouble‑shooting skills.
• Ability to drive functional requirements and execute in a dynamic‑team environment.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Location

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.

Salary

CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: $119,000.00 - $220,000.00. 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.