RF Electrical Engineer New College Grad- Master's (Santa Clara, CA)

Originally posted 29 October 2026 by the employer.

About the role

Applied Materials is seeking an RF Electrical Engineer New College Grad (Master's) to design and test RF related components for 200mm and 300mm PVD, CVD, and Etch tools. The role focuses on power RF engineering and RF power delivery systems to plasma loads in semiconductor processes.

What you'll do

• Work with development and customer support teams to design, qualify, and implement RF power components.
• Conduct measurements and characterizations of RF systems and components at bench and tool levels.
• Model and simulate RF components, including power amplifiers and impedance matching networks.
• Troubleshoot field issues in RF power and chamber plasma systems alongside customers and support teams.
• Explore and evaluate new RF sensing technology and applications in the semiconductor industry.

What you'll need

• Master's Degree in science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Solid knowledge of electric circuits, electronics devices, power amplifiers, EM theory, transmission line theory, impedance matching, and RF sensors.
• Hands-on skills in RF measurement using instruments such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, network analyzers, vector impedance meters, RF power meters/sensors, spectrum analyzers, and function generators.
• Proficiency in test planning, fixture design, setup, data acquisition, analysis, and test record documentation.
• Experience with software and simulation tools including LabVIEW, C, Python, and SPICE, as well as digital data processing and serial communication in instrument automation control.

Nice to have

• Engineering training and experience in high power RF delivery systems.
• Knowledge in RF engineering and plasma physics and applications in semiconductor processing.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Exposure to ML and data modeling.
• Knowledge and experience in RF/EE sensing, data acquisition, and data modeling and analysis.

Skills: RF power, impedance matching, plasma, PVD, CVD

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