RF Engineer

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.

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.

As a RF 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 Lam's wafer fabrication equipment.

• Contribute to research and development efforts for future products and technology by collecting and analyzing data to improve electrical system designs.
• Perform professional RF electrical engineering research, design, development, modification, and evaluation in support of electrical and electro‑mechanical subsystems, embedded systems, and power distribution.
• Work within a multidisciplinary engineering design team (Firmware, FPGA, Mechanical, Electrical) to specify, design and modify custom and OEM system components.
• Work with suppliers to prepare detailed design, prototype fabrication, design testing/verification, and manage production release.
• Prepare and analyze test plans and procedures to assure that technical and operational requirements are met and can be properly demonstrated.
• Be responsible for the collection and analysis of pertinent material and data in preparation of your presentation at design, project, and program reviews.
• Lead focused cross‑functional teams, initiatives, and serve as a resource and mentor to other colleagues.

• Minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 5 years’ experience.
• Primarily responsible for design/selection, testing and documentation of RF delivery systems.
• Must have hands‑on experience with complex RF measurement equipment:
  Power Meters, Network and Spectrum Analyzers, oscilloscopes, field strength meters, etc.
• Experience with RF/uW generator/source, impedance matching networks, transmission lines, and antennas.
• Technical working experience: 100 kHz to 100 MHz, single Watt to Kilowatt ranges, and high‑voltage DC delivery.
• Familiar with high voltage ( > 10 kV) and high current ( > 100 A) design rules; arcing, tracking, heat, and parasitic.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Outstanding analysis and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to drive functional requirements and execute in a dynamic team environment.

• Experience with semiconductor capital equipment or related industrial equipment industry experience.
• Experience with RF simulation suites: SPICE, ADS, Lab View, MathCAD, MATLAB, and analysis tools (i.e., – HFSS, Comsol, Maxwell).
• Appreciates learning and understanding challenges and limitations within other disciplines on system designs.
• Working knowledge of industry standards: SEMI, NFPA
  79, NEC, UL, EN, IEC, ETG, etc.
• Willingness to travel to international locations.

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.

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…