RF Engineer

In your career, let’s prove what’s possible.

At Lam Research, we create equipment that drives technological advancements in the semiconductor industry. Our innovative solutions enable chipmakers to power progress in nearly all aspects of modern life, and it takes each member of our team to make it possible.

Across our organization, our employees come to work and change the world. We take on the toughest challenges with precision and accuracy. We push for the next big semiconductor breakthrough. We lead the way in one of the most critical and fast-moving industries on the planet. And we do it together, with deep connections and limitless collaboration.

The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.

Because at Lam, we believe that when people are the priority and they’re inspired to unleash the power of innovation for a better world together, anything is possible.

Date: Oct 7, 2024

Location: Fremont, CA, US, 94538

Worker Category: On-site Flex

The Group You’ll Be A Part Of

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.

The Impact You’ll Make

Join Lam as an RF Engineer and you'll be at the forefront, designing and developing solutions for advanced applications. Your role involves designing and analyzing subsystems, conducting experimental tests, and conducting simulations and analyzing results to create reliable cutting-edge solutions.

In this role, you will directly contribute to the simulation, design, test, validation, and productization of process-critical assemblies and subsystems related to our Etch process modules.

What You’ll Do

• Designs, develops, and modifies highly complex RF delivery subsystems and components.
• Works with multidisciplinary engineering design teams (Mechanical, Electrical, Process) to spec, design, validate, custom and OEM RF system components.
• Contributes to research and development efforts for future products and technology by collecting and analyzing data to improve electrical system designs.
• Perform hands-on test and validation utilizing lab equipment to characterize the performance of the electrical/electro-mechanical systems.
• Prepare high-quality reports and technical presentations to clearly communicate design intent, analysis, and results to diverse audiences in design reviews.
• Acts as a Subject Matter Expert in the field of RF and High Voltage designs, E&M Modeling for the department, as well as a resource and mentor for colleagues.
• Leads cross-functional design teams and presents various stages of design reviews including conceptualization, design details, and test and validation data.
• Proposes, leads, and manages inter-department initiatives and makes contributions towards department business processes.

Who We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 12+ years of industry experience; or Master’s degree with 8+ years’ industry experience; or PhD with 5 years of industry experience.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Outstanding analysis and troubleshooting skills; experience with FMEA and structured problem solving and troubleshooting techniques and terminology.
• Ability to drive functional requirements and execute in a dynamic team environment.
• Expert-level working experience in electrical circuit design and development with Keysight ADS, SPICE, System modeling (e.g. SIMULink or similar).
• Expert-level working experience with RF and E&M Simulation Suites Ansys Electronics Desktop (Maxwell, HFSS, Q3D, COMSOL, and SIwave).
• Experience with MATLAB, MathCAD, LabView, Python (or similar modern scripting language).
• Experience with schematic and PCB design tools; OrCAD, Cadence Allegro or similar.
• Understands tradeoffs between software suites, when to implement, and how to use each.
• Ability to code, develop additions to data solvers, as well as data post-processing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Semiconductor capital equipment or related industrial equipment industry experience.
• Appreciates learning and understanding challenges and limitations within other disciplines on system designs.
• Willingness to travel to international locations.
• Working knowledge of industry standards: SEMI, NFPA79, NEC, UL, EN, IEC, ETG, etc.
• Familiar with plasma physics and simulation tools like VizGlow.
• Experience with RF/uW generator/source, impedance matching network, transmission line, and antennas.
• Technical working experience: 100KHz to 100MHz, Watt to KiloWatt ranges, and high voltage DC delivery.
• Familiar with high voltage (>10KV) and high current (>100Arms) design rules; arcing, tracking, heat, and parasitic.

Our Commitment

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 Research is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

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.

Our Perks and Benefits

At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.