Laboratory Service Engineer 3 - RF Systems

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.

As a Laboratory Service Engineer 3 - RF Systems, you will play a critical role in supporting and advancing Lam's RF and plasma technology development in a fastpaced R&D lab environment. This role goes beyond routine lab support-you will work handson with highpower RF subsystems, vacuum hardware, and prototype semiconductor equipment, directly contributing to concept, feasibility, and nextgeneration product development. Your expertise will help ensure safe, reliable, and repeatable operation of complex RF systems used in etch and deposition applications.

• Operate in an R&D laboratory environment performing preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, upgrades, and calibration of RF, electrical, electromechanical, and vacuum equipment.
• Assemble, test, calibrate, and diagnose highpower, highvoltage RF subsystems, including RF matching networks, sensors, and associated electronics.
• Perform systemlevel to PCBAlevel failure analysis, including boardlevel validation, functional testing, and SMD rework as required.
• Utilize advanced laboratory instrumentation such as VNAs, oscilloscopes, power meters, and digital multimeters to support RF characterization and troubleshooting.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, fluidic, and vacuumbased subsystems used in semiconductor processing equipment.
• Support prototype equipment installation, bringup, and validation; develop and maintain procedures, test plans, and technical documentation.
• Partner closely with crossfunctional teams-including hardware engineering, process development, manufacturing, QA, firmware, and software-to support R&D activities, customer demos, NPI builds, and release milestones.
• Manage and maintain RF laboratory infrastructure, including equipment calibration tracking, inventory control, prototype/sample management, and lab organization.
• Ensure safe handling of highvoltage RF systems, hazardous gases, and liquids by following required safety, ESD, and cleanroom protocols and using appropriate PPE.
• Communicate priorities, issues, and test results clearly and proactively across multiple parallel tasks and stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field with 2+ years of relevant experience; or
• Associate's degree in a technical field (electronics, RF, or equivalent) or equivalent military training with 4+ years of relevant handson experience; or
• Equivalent industry experience supporting RF, electrical, or semiconductor equipment in an R&D or lab environment.

• Strong handson experience with highpower RF subsystems, RF matching networks, sensors, and calibration techniques.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex electrical, electromechanical, fluidic, and vacuum systems at both system and board level.
• Proficiency with lab and test equipment including VNAs, oscilloscopes, power meters, DMMs, and related RF instrumentation.
• Experience performing boardlevel debug, componentlevel rework, and rootcause failure analysis.
• 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.
• Ability to work in cleanroom and lab environments while wearing required safety or cleanroom attire.
• Strong organizational skills with experience managing lab assets, calibration schedules, and engineering testbeds.

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.