Director, RF Systems Engineering

About the role

Applied Materials is seeking a Director, RF Systems Engineering to lead the development, integration, optimization and strategic direction of advanced RF power delivery systems used in semiconductor manufacturing equipment. The role requires deep expertise in RF engineering, plasma processing and system-level design, and leads technical organizations from concept through production. It serves as the organization's technical authority in RF technologies, working across electrical, mechanical, software, ECAT communication, process, manufacturing and product engineering.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the technical vision, development, integration and qualification of RF generators, matching networks, RF filters, RF diagnostics and sensors, ICP source designs and RF transmission and power distribution systems, and set long-term RF technology roadmaps.
• Define system requirements, performance targets, design standards and engineering best practices, and give executive-level technical guidance on new products and technology investments.
• Optimize plasma ignition, RF coupling efficiency, process uniformity, chamber-to-chamber matching and wafer-to-wafer repeatability, and guide advanced RF control strategies.
• Lead RF system integration, oversee supplier selection and technical evaluations, resolve complex RF, electrical and plasma issues, and run root-cause investigations.
• Evaluate emerging RF technologies, sponsor proof-of-concept activities, and present technology strategies to executives, customers and external stakeholders.
• Serve as the senior subject matter expert for RF Engineering, mentor and develop RF engineers, and lead cross-functional engineering programs.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics or a related technical discipline with 15+ years of relevant experience; or Master's degree with 12+ years; or PhD with 10+ years in semiconductor or related capital equipment development.
• Understanding of Applied Materials' global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with them.

What we offer

• Salary of $206,000 to $283,500, depending on location, hire grade, knowledge, skills and experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, with possible eligibility for a bonus and a stock award program.
• Relocation eligible, with travel of about 10% of the time.