RF Systems Lab Engineer 3 — Hybrid

Lam Research Salzburg GmbH; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 56,100 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Lam Research in Fremont, CA is seeking a Laboratory Service Engineer 3 – RF Systems to advance RF and plasma tech in a fast‑paced R&D lab. You will work hands‑on with high‑power RF subsystems and vacuum hardware, contributing to concept, feasibility, and new product development.

This role requires handling high‑voltage RF systems safely, supporting prototype integration, and collaborating with hardware, process, and software teams to meet development milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Associate degree in a technical field (electronics, RF, or equivalent) or equivalent military training with 4+ years of relevant hands-on experience.
• Equivalent industry experience supporting RF, electrical, or semiconductor equipment in an R&D or lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate in an R&D laboratory environment performing preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, upgrades, and calibration of RF, electrical, electromechanical, and vacuum equipment.
• Assemble, test, calibrate, and diagnose high‑power, high‑voltage RF subsystems, including RF matching networks, sensors, and associated electronics.
• Utilize VNAs, oscilloscopes, power meters, and DMMs to support RF characterization and troubleshooting.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, fluidic, and vacuum‑based subsystems used in semiconductor processing equipment.
• Support prototype equipment installation, bring‑up, and validation; develop and maintain procedures, test plans, and technical documentation.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to support R&D activities, customer demos, NPI builds, and release milestones.

Skills

RF systems

High‑power RF

Troubleshooting

Lab instrumentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Associate degree in a technical field with 4+ years experience

Tools

VNAs

Oscilloscopes

Power meters

DMMs

RF instrumentation

Job description

Lam Research in Fremont, CA is seeking a Laboratory Service Engineer 3 – RF Systems to advance RF and plasma tech in a fast‑paced R&D lab. You will work hands‑on with high‑power RF subsystems and vacuum hardware, contributing to concept, feasibility, and new product development.

This role requires handling high‑voltage RF systems safely, supporting prototype integration, and collaborating with hardware, process, and software teams to meet development milestones.