Radio Frequency Hardware Engineer
- Reno, NV
- Permanent
- Full-time
Employer:Category: Other
Job Type: Full Time
Salary and Benefits: 114000.0 - 144000.0Location
State: Nevada - NV
City: Reno
Map:Nevada , Reno ( )Description
Join a global leader in semiconductor technology and help design cutting-edge RF hardware for advanced manufacturing applications. This role focuses on developing and qualifying proprietary RF data-acquisition systems used in semiconductor plasma processing.Benefits: 401(k) with company match; company-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance program; educational reimbursement; commuter benefits; optional supplemental life insurance
Travel: Minimal / As NeededPosition Description:
An experienced Radio Frequency (RF) Hardware Engineer is needed to design, develop, and qualify proprietary RF data-acquisition hardware for high-speed voltage-current-impedance measurements. The hardware supports semiconductor RF plasma generators and matching network applications. This role involves hands-on work with RF circuits, probes/sensors, and systems for high-frequency data acquisition, prototyping and testing RF hardware, and collaboration with PCB, firmware, and software engineers.Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (Master's or PhD preferred)
- 5+ years of engineering experience in the semiconductor industry
- 3-5 years' experience with RF plasma applications in semiconductor or related electronic materials/device manufacturing (highly desirable)
- Experience in RF data acquisition and RF power control hardware design and development
- Hands-on experience with RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators)
- Proficiency with RF simulation/design tools (Comsol, Cadence, Mentor, Ansys, SPICE) preferred
- Familiarity with PCB layout techniques for RF and high-speed data acquisition circuits
- Knowledge of RF regulatory compliance standards (FCC, CE)
- Awareness of safety best practices related to electrical energy, ionizing radiation, pressurized gas systems, and hazardous chemistry