RF Electrical Engineer New College Grad- Master's (Santa Clara, CA)
About The Position
Applied Materials is seeking a new college graduate with a master's degree to design and test RF-related components for installed customer bases and new development supporting customer process requirements, including 200mm and 300mm PVD, CVD, and Etch tools. The role focuses on power RF engineering and RF power delivery systems to plasma loads in semiconductor processes. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, interested in RF engineering and plasma-related areas, and willing to explore new areas. The engineer will design, modify, and troubleshoot electrical or electronic engineering assemblies, layouts, schematics, and drawings. The role also involves engineering analysis, testing and characterization, documentation, component procurement and assembly coordination, and resolving technical issues to support equipment performance. The position works with development and customer support teams and may involve customer-facing troubleshooting and travel.
Requirements
- Master's degree in science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
- Solid knowledge of electrical circuits, electronic devices, power amplifiers, electromagnetic theory, transmission line theory, impedance matching, and RF sensors.
- Knowledge and skills in RF measurement and use of instruments such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, network analyzers, vector impedance meters, RF power meters or sensors, spectrum analyzers, and function generators.
- Ability to plan tests, design fixtures, set up tests, acquire and analyze data, and maintain test records.
- Knowledge of software and simulation tools such as MS Office, LabVIEW, C, Python, and SPICE.
- Knowledge of digital data processing and serial communication for instrument automation and control.
- Ability to maintain a safe laboratory testing environment and to work in an organized, detail-oriented manner.
- Good technical communication and teamwork skills.
Nice To Haves
- Engineering training or experience in high-power RF delivery systems.
- Knowledge of RF engineering, plasma physics, and applications in semiconductor processing.
- Exposure to machine learning and data modeling.
- Knowledge or experience in RF/electrical engineering sensing, data acquisition, data modeling, and analysis.
- GPA of 3.0 or above.
Responsibilities
- Work with development and customer support teams to design, qualify, and implement RF power components.
- Conduct measurements and characterize RF systems and components at bench and tool levels.
- Model and simulate RF components, including power amplifiers and impedance matching networks.
- Work with customers and support teams to troubleshoot field issues in RF power and chamber plasma systems.
- Develop new RF sensing technologies and applications for the semiconductor industry.
- Design, modify, and troubleshoot electrical or electronic engineering assemblies, layouts, schematics, and drawings.
- Perform engineering analysis, generate test reports, develop solutions, and create product-release documentation.
- Coordinate component procurement and assembly, identify sources of critical parts, and resolve technical issues.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Candidates may be eligible for participation in a bonus and stock award program, as applicable.
- Relocation assistance is available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
