RF Engineer 3

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:
Jul 17, 2026

Location:

Tualatin, OR

Worker Category:
On-site Flex

In the Global Products Group, we are dedicated to excellence in the design and engineering ofLam'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 RF Engineer 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.

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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, Lab View, MathCAD or Mat Lab, 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.

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.

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