Senior RF Systems Engineer

** Who We Are*
* Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips - the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world - like AI and IoT.

If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

** What We Offer*
* Salary:

$ - $

Location:

Santa Clara,CA

You'll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible-while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

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As a Systems Engineer, you'll design, integrate, and optimize complex systems that drive the semiconductor industry forward. Your expertise in systems thinking and problem-solving is essential as you collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop advanced solutions to intricate processes and writing system specifications. You'll be responsible for analyzing requirements, defining system architectures, conducting thorough testing, and ensuring seamless integration of subsystems.

Additionally, you'll identify and mitigate risks, confirming that our systems meet the highest quality standards and exceed customer expectations.

** Position Summary*
* The Senior RF Systems Engineer will lead the architecture, development, integration, and qualification of RF power delivery solutions for next-generation semiconductor manufacturing equipment. This role is responsible for translating process and customer requirements into robust RF subsystem designs that deliver industry-leading plasma performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost competitiveness.

The engineer will work cross-functionally with Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE), Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Product Support, Manufacturing, Suppliers, and Global Customers to define and execute RF technology roadmaps supporting both new product introductions and sustaining engineering initiatives.

A key focus area is the development and optimization of RF systems for advanced plasma applications with emphasis on plasma stability, power delivery efficiency, defectivity reduction, cont rollability, and long-term reliability.

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* Key Responsibilities:

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* ** RF System Architecture & Development*
* + Lead the design, specification, and integration of RF power delivery systems including:

+ RF generators

+ Match networks

+ RF sensors and diagnostics

+ Transmission lines and power distribution components

+ RF grounding and shielding architectures

+ Define RF subsystem requirements based on process, system, and customer needs.

+ Develop RF architectures that optimize plasma performance, uniformity, stability, and repeatability.

+ Evaluate emerging RF technologies and drive roadmap recommendations.

** Plasma-RF Performance Optimization*
* + Partner closely with plasma and process engineers to understand RF-plasma interactions.

+ Analyze and improve:

+ Plasma ignition characteristics

+ RF coupling efficiency

+ Harmonic behavior

+ Process uniformity

+ Defectivity performance

+ Wafer-to-wafer and chamber-to-chamber matching

+ Support development of advanced RF control strategies for next-generation process requirements.

** System Integration & New Product Development*
* + Serve as RF technical lead on advanced development programs.

+ Drive subsystem integration across:

+ Power delivery

+ Chamber hardware

+ ESCs

+ Gas delivery

+ Controls and software

+ Define verification and validation plans.

+ Support prototype bring-up, system qualification, design reviews, and customer demonstrations.

** Modeling, Simulation & Analysis*
* + Utilize analytical and simulation tools to predict RF system behavior.

+ Perform:

+ Circuit analysis

+ EM modeling

+ Power loss analysis

+ Impedance matching evaluations

+ Thermal and reliability assessments

+ Correlate simulation predictions with experimental results.

** Reliability, Cost & Manufacturability*
* + Drive designs that improve:

+ Reliability

+ Serviceability

+ Manufacturability

+ Cost of ownership

+ Conduct root cause investigations for RF-related failures.

+ Lead corrective and preventive actions.

+ Support supplier qualification and component selection activities.

** Technical Leadership*
* + Act as subject matter expert for RF technology across…