Director, RF Systems Engineering
Job Location:
Santa Clara County, CA - USA
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Job Summary
Who We Are
Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the worlds technology.
What We Offer
Salary:
$206000.00 - $283500.00Location:
Santa ClaraCAYoull 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 possiblewhile learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.
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Position Summary
We are seeking an accomplished Director RF Systems Engineering to lead the development integration optimization and strategic direction of advanced RF power delivery systems used in semiconductor manufacturing equipment. This role requires deep expertise in RF engineering plasma processing and system-level design combined with the ability to lead technical organizations and drive complex engineering initiatives from concept through production.
The successful candidate will serve as the organizations technical authority in RF technologies collaborating across electrical mechanical software ECAT communication process manufacturing and product engineering disciplines to develop innovative solutions that improve system performance reliability and customer value. This position combines technical leadership organizational leadership technology strategy supplier engagement and customer interaction.
Key Responsibilities
RF System Design & Development
Lead the technical vision development integration and qualification of advanced RF subsystems and technologies including:
RF generators
Matching networks
RF filters
RF diagnostics and sensors
ICP source designs
RF transmission and power distribution systems
Establish long-term RF technology roadmaps aligned with product and business objectives.
Drive development of next-generation RF architectures platforms and system capabilities.
Define system requirements performance targets design standards and engineering best practices.
Provide executive-level technical guidance for new product development product enhancements and strategic technology investments.
Plasma and RF Performance Optimization
Partner with technology productivity and process engineering teams to advance understanding of RF-plasma interactions and improve system performance.
Analyze and optimize:
Plasma ignition characteristics
RF coupling efficiency
Process uniformity
Chamber-to-chamber matching
Wafer-to-wafer repeatability
Guide development and implementation of advanced RF control strategies for next-generation semiconductor process requirements.
System Integration & Troubleshooting
Provide leadership for RF system integration across semiconductor processing platforms.
Oversee supplier selection technical evaluations and strategic technology partnerships.
Lead resolution of complex RF electrical and plasma-related issues impacting product development manufacturing or customer operations.
Drive root-cause investigations using experimental data simulation tools and engineering analysis.
Partner with software engineering teams to ensure effective hardware-software integration and advanced system control.
Innovation & Technology Development
Evaluate emerging RF technologies industry trends and competitive solutions.
Drive innovation through development of new concepts architectures and system capabilities.
Sponsor proof-of-concept activities and technical investigations supporting long-term technology roadmaps.
Present technology strategies technical findings and business recommendations to executive leadership customers and external stakeholders.
Technical Leadership
Serve as the senior subject matter expert for RF Engineering within the organization.
Lead mentor and develop RF engineering talent through coaching succession planning and career development.
Drive execution of complex cross-functional engineering programs.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Physics or a related technical discipline with 15 years of relevant industry experience; or
Masters degree with 12 years of relevant experience; or
PhD with 10 years of experience in semiconductor or related capital equipment development.
Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials core values.
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
Assignee / RegularTravel:
Yes 10% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:
YesThe salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location hire grade job-related knowledge skills experience and with consideration of internal equity of our current team addition to a comprehensive benefits package candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program as applicable.
For all sales roles the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin citizenship ancestry religion creed sex sexual orientation gender identity age disability veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by law.
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
Applied Materials, Inc. is the global leader in materials engineering solutions for the semiconductor, flat panel display and solar photovoltaic (PV) industries.
