Engineering Technician - RF Systems 5

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

At Lam, as an Engineering Technician 5 – RF Systems, you will play a critical role in enabling RF and plasma technology development by providing advanced hands‑on technical support to engineering teams in an R&D laboratory environment. You will support the design, test, modification, assembly, and validation of high‑power RF, electrical, and electromechanical used in semiconductor processing equipment. Drawing from schematics, diagrams, procedures, and engineering guidance, you will independently troubleshoot complex system‑ and component‑level issues, perform fault isolation, and help determine effective corrective actions. Your technical depth, lab ownership, and execution discipline directly contribute to reliable, safe, and repeatable engineering development outcomes.

What you’ll do

Who we’re looking for

Minimum Qualifications

• 6+ years of related hands‑on experience supporting electrical, RF, electromechanical, or semiconductor equipment in a lab, manufacturing, or R&D environment.
• Demonstrated experience with installation, maintenance, repair, testing, or troubleshooting of complex equipment or electronic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficiency with computer‑based data systems, engineering tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work a shift schedule and support hands‑on laboratory activities.

Preferred qualifications

• Associate’s degree, technical certificate, diploma, or higher education in electronics, RF engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong hands‑on experience with high‑power RF systems, RF matching networks, sensors, and calibration techniques.
• Experience troubleshooting system‑level and component‑level issues across electrical, mechanical, fluidic, and vacuum subsystems.
• Proficiency with RF and electronic test equipment including VNAs, oscilloscopes, signal generators, power meters, and DMMs.
• Experience performing board‑level debug, component‑level repair, and soldering/SMD rework.
• Familiarity with semiconductor capital equipment, RF power delivery systems, or plasma processing tools.
• Experience supporting prototype development, validation testing, and New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.
• Experience working in laboratory and/or cleanroom environments with appropriate safety and ESD controls.

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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