Staff RF Hardware Engineer

Applicantz; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Applicantz is seeking a Staff Product Engineer in the RF Power Group to influence product engineering for wafer fabrication equipment used by leading chipmakers. The role emphasizes cross-functional problem-solving, quality systems, and supplier management across manufacturing and test processes.

The candidate will apply expertise in RF power environments (1–60 MHz), PCB assembly, and measurement techniques to drive product qualification and lifecycle improvements.

Qualifications

• Electrical or RF Power Engineer with BS/MS/PhD and extensive experience in semiconductor equipment.
• Experience solving system and component-level problems in high-power RF environments.
• Knowledge of transmission line theory, impedance matching, RF measurements, and calibration techniques.
• Familiarity with PCB assembly, inspection, testing, and electrical measurement tools.
• Proven ability to work in cross-functional teams and apply quality systems (EC/Change processes, RCCA).
• Excellent written and verbal communication for stakeholders and team members.

Responsibilities

• Apply semiconductor manufacturing experience to improve product life cycle processes.
• Lead problem-solving analyses and RCCA activities with suppliers and internal teams.
• Manage programs/projects with emphasis on manufacturing/test improvements and process quality.

Skills

Semiconductor manufacturing experience

RF power systems knowledge

Problem solving and cross-functional 팀

Strong communication skills

Education

Electrical or RF Power Engineer BS/MS/PhD

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum Analyzers

PCB inspection/test equipment

Job description

This is a Hybrid onsite role at Fremont/Livermore CA, 3 days/week in office, regular shift(8AM-5PM)

This is a Staff Product Engineering position in the RF Power Group of Supplier Engineering and Technology (SET). RF Power SET is responsible for innovation and problem solving in RF Power Systems manufacturing, test, quality, and supplier assessment.

The candidate has an excellent opportunity to exert broad influence and direct contribution to the product engineering processes used in the development and manufacture of Wafer Fabrication Equipment (WFE) used by every leading chip maker in the world. This equipment, designed enables plasma etching, deposition, and wafer cleaning technologies capable of atomic-layer precision. To achieve this performance, systems comprise precision automated materials handling, chemical, and gas delivery systems, atmospheric & temperature control systems, ultraclean and vacuum technologies, and special-purpose materials, all controlled and developed software and hardware systems. To ensure the highest operational reliability, the Tool Control System requires RF power generators, matches, distribution systems, and filters. These electrical components are supplied to worldwide network of highly technical suppliers and contract manufacturers who are managed and guided by the RF Power Group of SQAD Engineering organization.

Position Objectives:

The Staff Product Engineer will:

• 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 Processes of Record (POR)

Required Education & Experience:

• Electrical or RF Power Engineer with BS / MS / PhD 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)