Demo

RF Modeler/Simulation Engineer

Lam Research
Fremont, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/16/2026
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

Join Lam as an Electrical Engineer and you'll be at the forefront, designing and developing solutions for advanced applications. Your role involves designing and analyzing subsystems, conducting experimental tests, and conducting simulations and analyzing results to create reliable cutting-edge solutions.

In this role, you will directly contribute to the simulation, design, test, validation, and productization of process-critical assemblies and subsystems related to our Etch process modules.

What You’ll Do

  • Acts as a Subject Matter Expert in the field of RF, high voltage designs, and EM modeling for the department.
  • Acts as a resource and mentor for colleagues.
  • Designs, develops, and modifies highly complex RF delivery subsystems and components.
  • Works with multidisciplinary engineering design teams (Mechanical, Electrical, Process) team to spec, design, validate, custom and OEM RF system components.
  • Contributes to research and development efforts for future products and technology by collecting and analyzing data to improve electrical system designs.
  • Perform hands-on test and validation utilizing lab equipment to characterization of the performance of the electrical/electro-mechanical systems.
  • Prepare high-quality reports and technical presentations to clearly communicate design intent, analysis, and results to diverse audiences in design reviews.
  • Leads cross-functional design teams and presents various stages of design reviews including conceptualization, design details, and test and validation data.
  • Proposes, leads, and manages inter-department initiatives and makes contributions towards department business processes.

Who We’re Looking For

  • Expert-level working experience with RF and EM Simulation Suites: Ansys Electronics Desktop, Maxwell, HFSS, Q3D, COMSOL, ,SIwave, ADS
  • Understands tradeoffs between software suits, when to implement, and how to use each.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 12 years of industry experience; or Master’s degree with 8 years’ industry experience; or PhD with 5 years of industry experience.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Outstanding analysis and trouble-shooting skills; experience with FMEA and structured problem solving and troubleshooting techniques and terminology.
  • Ability to drive functional requirements and execute in a dynamic team environment.
  • Expert-level working experience in electrical circuit design and development with Keysight ADS, SPICE, System modeling (e.g. SIMULink or similar)
  • Experience with MATLAB, MathCAD, LabView, Python (or similar modern scripting language)
  • Experience with schematic and PCB design tools; OrCAD, Cadence Allegro or similar
  • Ability to code, develop additions to data solvers, as well as data post-processing

Preferred Qualifications

  • Semiconductor capital equipment or related industrial equipment industry experience.
  • Appreciates learning and understanding challenges and limitations within other disciplines on system designs.
  • Willingness to travel to international locations.
  • Working knowledge of industry standards: SEMI, NFPA79, NEC, UL, EN, IEC, ETG, etc.
  • Familiar with plasma physics and simulation tools like VizGlow and EMA3D.
  • Experience with RF/uW generator/source, impedance matching network, transmission line, and antennas.
  • Technical working experience: 100 KHz to 100 MHz, Watt to KiloWatt ranges, and high voltage DC delivery.
  • Familiar with high voltage (>10 KV) and high current (>100 Arms) design rules; arcing, tracking, heat, and paracitic.

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.

Salary

CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: $141,000.00 - $307,000.00.

The above salary range for this position is relevant to applicants that reside or work onsite in the California, San Francisco Bay Area only. Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Actual salary may vary from salary offered due to numerous factors including but not limited to unpaid time off, unpaid leave, company mandated shutdown, and other relevant factors.

Our Perks And Benefits

At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.

Salary : $141,000 - $307,000

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a RF Modeler/Simulation Engineer?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the RF Modeler/Simulation Engineer career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$102,148 - $116,687
Income Estimation: 
$125,799 - $152,617
Income Estimation: 
$110,220 - $132,692
Income Estimation: 
$111,195 - $140,107
Income Estimation: 
$126,558 - $144,904
Income Estimation: 
$110,220 - $132,692
Income Estimation: 
$151,084 - $181,738
Income Estimation: 
$133,507 - $160,824
Income Estimation: 
$136,663 - $175,160
Income Estimation: 
$157,953 - $182,694
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Lam Research

  • Lam Research Hillsboro, OR
  • The group you’ll be a part of The Global Customer Operations Group brings industry insights and experience to help our customers deliver on their technolog... more
  • Just Posted

  • Lam Research Tualatin, OR
  • 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 produ... more
  • Just Posted

  • Lam Research Tualatin, OR
  • The group you’ll be a part of The Global Operations Group brings information systems, facilities, supply chain, logistics, and high-volume manufacturing to... more
  • Just Posted

  • Lam Research Fremont, CA
  • The impact you’ll make You will play a critical role in advancing the reputation of Lam Research and its industry-transforming technologies through creativ... more
  • Just Posted


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other RF Modeler/Simulation Engineer jobs in the Fremont, CA area that may be a better fit.

  • SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory Menlo Park, CA
  • SLAC Job Postings Position Overview SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory seeks a talented engineer to join the Radio Frequency (RF) Department of the Elect... more
  • 4 Days Ago

  • Galaxy i Technologies, Inc. Cupertino, CA
  • Job Summary As an RF Engineer, you will be integral to designing, developing, and optimizing advanced 4G and 5G wireless communication systems. Your expert... more
  • 22 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!