RF Engineer 3

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Fremont, CA, USA
In-Office
99K-220K Annually
Senior level
Semiconductor • Manufacturing
The Role
Designs, develops, tests, and documents RF delivery systems ranging from 100 kHz to 100 MHz and watt-to-kilowatt power levels. Performs electrical engineering research and analysis for embedded and electromechanical systems, prepares test plans, evaluates results, selects components, troubleshoots issues, and presents technical findings to multidisciplinary design and program teams.
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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
  • Designs, develops, modifies, and evaluates electronic parts, components or integrated circuitry for electronic equipment, or other hardware systems and/or electrical engineering applications. 
  • Determines design approaches and parameters. 
  • Analyzes equipment to establish operating data, conducts experimental tests and evaluates results.
  • Selects components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability. 
  • May also review vendor capability to support product development.
What you’ll do
  • You will be responsible for performing professional electrical engineering research, design, development, modification, and evaluation in support of electrical and electro-mechanical systems/subsystems. 
  • You will work with a multidisciplinary engineering design team: electrical, mechanical, software, process, technical support, and suppliers, on the design, modification, of custom and OEM embedded systems components. 
  • Primarily responsible for design/selection, testing and documentation of RF delivery systems (100kHz to 100MHz; Watt to Kilowatt ranges). 
  • You will need to prepare and analyze test plans and procedures to assure that technical and operational requirements are met and properly demonstrated. 
  • You will be responsible for the collection and analysis of pertinent material and data in preparation of your presentation at design, project, and program reviews. 
Who we’re looking for
  • Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience in Electrical Engineering or Physics. 
  • Must have knowledge of EM fields theory and RF metrology (Power Meters, Network-, Impedance- and Spectrum Analyzers, etc.). 
  • Familiarity with high voltage (>1kV) design rules/practices DC – 100MHz is also desired. 
  • SPICE, LabView, MathCAD or MatLab, and analysis tools (i.e. – HFSS, Comsol, Microwave Studio) experience preferred. 
  • Experience in or fundamental knowledge of plasma processing, plasma sources and plasma loads is a plus. 
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Outstanding analysis and trouble-shooting skills.
  • Ability to work and accomplish tasks individually as well as in a dynamic-teams environment.
  • This is a graduate eligible role.
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 ("Lam" or the "Company") 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. ‘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 customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.

 

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Salary


CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: $99,000.00 -  $220,000.00.


The above salary range for this position is relevant to applicants that reside or work onsite in the California, San Francisco Bay Area only. Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Actual salary may vary from salary offered due to numerous factors including but not limited to unpaid time off, unpaid leave, company mandated shutdown, and other relevant factors.


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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of related experience, or Master's degree with at least 3 years of related experience, or PhD without experience, in Electrical Engineering or Physics; equivalent experience accepted.
  • Knowledge of electromagnetic fields theory and RF metrology.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Outstanding analysis and troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in dynamic teams.
  • Familiarity with high-voltage design practices above 1 kV from DC to 100 MHz.
  • Experience with SPICE, LabVIEW, Mathcad, MATLAB, HFSS, COMSOL, or Microwave Studio.
  • Experience or fundamental knowledge of plasma processing, plasma sources, and plasma loads.

Lam Research Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Lam Research Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Lam Research Corporation.

  • Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is described as 16 weeks fully paid for all new parents, with birth mothers averaging about 26 weeks total; adoption assistance and subsidized backup childcare are also included. These programs are consistently highlighted as standout elements of the package.
  • Healthcare Strength — Medical options span PPO, CDHP, and HMO choices with company HSA funding, alongside dental and vision coverage. Coverage quality and breadth are emphasized, supported by wellbeing resources such as an EAP.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility — An ESPP with a discount and look-back/reset features is highlighted, and many technical roles include RSUs and bonuses that lift total compensation. These equity mechanisms are frequently cited as meaningful components of total rewards.

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The Company
HQ: Fremont, CA
12,447 Employees
Year Founded: 1980

What We Do

Lam Research Corp. (NASDAQ:LRCX) is a global supplier of innovative wafer fabrication equipment and services to the semiconductor industry. The world's leading companies trust us as their valued partner because we bring together technology leadership, a strong values-based culture, and an unwavering commitment to prove our customers’ next big breakthrough. Our impact on the world can be seen all around us, as nearly every advanced chip today is built with our technology. Through collaboration, precision, and our commitment to delivery, we are transforming atomic-scale engineering and driving semiconductor breakthroughs that define the next generation. Lam Research Social Media Guidelines: By using or accessing this page, you agree to comply with LinkedIn’s Terms and Conditions. While we welcome participation and engagement, it is important to note that postings and/or comments by followers to Lam’s LinkedIn page do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Lam, nor does Lam confirm their accuracy. We expect that participants post content and commentary that is both relevant and respectful to this community as a whole. Lam reserves the right to remove any posts and/or comments that do not adhere to our guidelines and to block anyone who violates them repeatedly. Specifically, we do not tolerate these kinds of posts: • Abusive, harassing, stalking, threatening or attacking others • Defamatory, offensive, obscene, vulgar or depicting violence • Hateful in language targeting race/ethnicity, religion, gender, nationality or political beliefs • Fraudulent, deceptive, misleading or unlawful • Violations of any intellectual property rights • Spamming in nature • Commercial solicitation or solicitation of donations • Link baiting (embedding a link in your post to draw traffic to your own site) View Lam’s Online Privacy Notice Summary : https://www.lamresearch.com/privacy/

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