RF Power Quality Engineer

Applicantz, Inc; Tualatin (OR); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Applicantz, Inc is seeking an RF Power Quality Engineer to join the RF Power Group within SET. This hybrid, long-term role in Fremont, Livermore, and Tualatin focuses on RF power systems, semiconductor equipment, supplier engineering, product quality, and new product introduction.

You will solve complex technical and manufacturing challenges across the product lifecycle, collaborating with engineering teams, suppliers, and contract manufacturers.

Qualifications

• Electrical or RF Power Engineer with BS/MS/PhD in engineering and >10 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Apply skills and experience with semiconductor manufacturing and equipment to technical and quality problems across the product life cycle, with focus on NPI.

Skills

High‑power RF

Transmission line theory

RF measurements & calibration

PCB assembly/testing

Electrical measurement equipment

Cpk / DOE / GR&R

Semiconductor equipment knowledge

Cross-functional teamwork

Structured problem solving

Lab/experimental skills

Education

BS/MS/PhD in engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum Analyzers

Hi‑Pot/Ground Bond Testers

Network Analyzers

DMM/LCR/Milli‑ohm meters

Job description

This is a Hybrid (3 days/week in office, regular shift) long-term role in Fremont, OR; Livermore, OR; Tualatin, Oregon

We are seeking an RF Power Quality Engineer to join the RF Power Group within Supplier Engineering and Technology (SET). This is a highly technical, cross-functional engineering role focused on RF power systems, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, supplier engineering, product quality, and new product introduction.

In this role, you will have broad influence across the product lifecycle, working with engineering teams, suppliers, and contract manufacturers to solve complex technical and manufacturing challenges. You will apply your expertise in high-power RF systems, electrical engineering, product qualification, quality systems, manufacturing processes, and structured problem-solving to support advanced wafer fabrication equipment used by leading semiconductor manufacturers worldwide.

Qualifications & Skills:

Electrical or RF Power Engineer with BS / MS / PhD in a professional engineering program with demonstrated aptitude and >10 years of experience in the following areas:

• Semiconductor equipment system and component-level problem-solving
• Multi-kilowatt high‑power RF Environments from 1 to 60 MHz
• Understanding of Transmission Line theory, Impedance matching, RF measurements & calibration techniques
• Components include analog and digital circuits, computer control networks and interactions of hardware and software
• Experience with Printed Circuit Board (PCB) assembly, inspection and test is preferred
• Electrical measurement equipment familiarity, including: DMM, LCR, Milli‑ohm Meters, Network Analyzers, Hi‑Pot/Ground Bond Testers, Function Generators, Oscilloscopes, TDR Meters, Spectrum Analyzers
• Working knowledge of: SPC, Cpk, DOE, GR&R (MSA), 5‑Why, 6S/7W, t/F tests, box plots, 8D, Ishikawa diagrams
• Working knowledge of electrical & mfg standards (Semi S2, OSHA, ISO9000/14000, RoHS, UL, IEEE, MIL, IPC 610/620)
• Electro‑mechanical assembly, methods of part fabrication, assembly, test and quality assurance
• Practical lab and experimental experience is required
• Critical and creative thinking, qualitative and quantitative analysis methods
• Communication skills including written and verbal with emphasis on presentations to team members and stakeholders
• Industrial systems life cycle: Specification, Manufacture, Assembly, Test, Reliability, Systems Integration and Product Support
• Structured problem‑solving in Cross‑Functional Teams (CFT)

Responsibilities:

• Apply skills and experience with semiconductor manufacturing and equipment to technical and quality problems encountered in the product life cycle with special attention to new product introduction
• Apply experience with industrial Quality Systems, Engineering Design & Documentation, Product Qualification, Change (EC) Processes and Problem Solving to issues occurring in product and component life cycles
• Perform Program/Project and Supplier Management roles with emphasis on problem solving analysis and improvements in manufacturing and test processes. Definition, review and improvement of Supplier’s Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA), Supplier’s Quality Systems and Process of Record (POR)