Senior Rf Test Engineer Jobs in Portland, OR (NOW HIRING)

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Date: Jul 5, 2026

Location: Tualatin, OR

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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 solutionsare helping to solve the biggest challenges in the semiconductor industry.

The RF Engineer designs, develops, modifies, and evaluates electronic components, parts, or integrated circuits for electronic equipment, hardware systems, or electrical engineering applications. Responsibilities include determining design approaches and parameters, analyzing equipment to establish operating data, conducting experimental tests, and evaluating results. The engineer selects components and equipment based on specification analysis and reliability considerations, and may also review vendor capabilities to support product development.

• Responsible for performing professional electrical engineering research, design, development, modification, and evaluation in support of electrical and electro-mechanical systems and subsystems.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary engineering design team—including electrical, mechanical, software, process, technical support, and suppliers—on the design and modification of custom and OEM embedded systems components.
• Prepare and analyze test plans and procedures to ensure technical and operational requirements are met and properly demonstrated.
• Collect and analyze pertinent material and data inpreparation of data for presentation at design, project, and program reviews.
• Primarily responsible for the design, selection, testing, and documentation of RF delivery systems (100kHz to 100MHz; Watt to KiloWatt ranges).

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 12 years of related work experience; master’s degree with 8 years of experience; PhD with 5 years of experience; or equivalent experience.
• Must have experience with complex RF measurement equipment (Power Meters, Network-, Impedance- andSpectrum Analyzers, etc.).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to drive functional requirements and execute in a dynamic-teams environment.
• Ability to drive functional requirements and execute effectively in dynamic, cross-functional team environments.

• Familiarity with high-voltage design rules and practices (>1 kV) from DC to 100 MHz is also desired.
• Experience with SPICE, LabVIEW, MathCAD, MATLAB, and analysis tools such as HFSS, COMSOL, or Microwave Studio is preferred.
• Experience in, or foundational knowledge of, plasma processing, plasma sources, and plasma loads is a plus.

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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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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