RF Systems Technician — High‑Power Lab & NPI Support

Applicantz; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Applicantz is seeking an Engineering Technician – RF System to provide hands‑on technical support in our Fremont R&D lab. The role involves testing, assembling, and validating high‑power RF/electromechanical systems used in semiconductor processing equipment.

You will troubleshoot complex issues from schematics to components, work with VNAs, scopes, and meters, and contribute to prototype development and validation activities while adhering to safety and ESD standards. Onsite in Fremont, Mon‑Fri.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands‑on experience with electrical/RF/EM/equipment in lab/manufacturing/R&D.
• Reading electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and tech docs is required.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Proficient with data systems, engineering tools, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced testing, calibration, and troubleshooting of RF, electrical, and vacuum systems.
• Assemble, configure, test, and diagnose high‑power RF subsystems and associated electronics.
• Conduct system‑level and PCBA‑level debugging and root‑cause analysis.
• Utilize RF test equipment (VNAs, scopes, signal generators, meters) for characterization.
• Maintain lab documentation, test results, build records, and troubleshooting notes.
• Support prototype hardware bring‑up, validation, and NPI activities.
• Follow safety, ESD, and cleanroom protocols.

Skills

High‑power RF systems

Electrical & RF troubleshooting

Schematics & drawings reading

Lab data systems & MS Office

Shift work & hands‑on lab work

RF matching networks & calibration

Board‑level debug & soldering

Proto development support

Education

Associate’s degree/equivalent in electronics or RF engineering

Technical certificate in electronics or RF engineering

Tools

VNAs

Oscilloscopes

Power meters

DMMs

Job description

Applicantz is seeking an Engineering Technician – RF System to provide hands‑on technical support in our Fremont R&D lab. The role involves testing, assembling, and validating high‑power RF/electromechanical systems used in semiconductor processing equipment.

You will troubleshoot complex issues from schematics to components, work with VNAs, scopes, and meters, and contribute to prototype development and validation activities while adhering to safety and ESD standards. Onsite in Fremont, Mon‑Fri.