RF Technical Director

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

You will define and drive the technical vision for RF engineering across multiple product lines, leading the development of advanced RF subsystems and system architectures that enable next-generation semiconductor equipment performance. As a recognized technical authority, you will establish RF design direction, influence technology strategy, and ensure engineering rigor across the full product lifecycle—from concept through high-volume manufacturing and field performance.

Through deep technical leadership, cross-functional influence, and a commitment to engineering excellence, you will shape RF innovation, strengthen organizational capability, and deliver differentiated solutions that drive customer and business outcomes.

What you’ll do

RF Technology Leadership & Strategy

• Define RF system architecture, design strategy, and long-term technology roadmap aligned to product and business objectives
• Direct and oversee RF development activities spanning RF subassembly design, RF system design, and integration into complex plasma delivery and control systems
• Establish technical direction for high-power RF delivery, matching networks, and advanced RF subsystems
• Drive innovation in RF performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost optimization

Technical Governance & Execution Excellence

• Establish and enforce RF engineering standards, design methodologies, and review rigor across programs
• Lead critical design reviews, failure analysis (RCCA), and risk mitigation activities for complex RF systems
• Provide hands-on technical leadership for escalated issues impacting system performance, reliability, or customer outcomes
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, safety requirements, and internal engineering processes

What you'll do, con't

Cross-Functional & Business Leadership

• Partner with Product Management, Systems Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to drive execution of complex programs
• Translate customer and business requirements into RF technical strategies, roadmaps, and resourcing plans
• Influence product architecture decisions and trade-offs at the system and platform level
• Contribute to strategic planning, capital allocation, and operational improvement initiatives

Organizational & Talent Development

• Build and mentor a high-performing organization of RF engineers and technical leaders
• Develop technical leadership pipelines and foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning
• Guide organizational capability in RF system design, modeling, validation, and production support
• Drive alignment and collaboration across global and matrixed engineering teams

Who we’re looking for

A highly accomplished RF engineering leader with deep domain expertise, strong system-level thinking, and a proven ability to influence technical direction at scale. You balance hands-on technical credibility with strategic leadership and thrive in complex, cross-functional environments.

Minimum Qualifications

•  Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or a closely related field

•  15+ years of related RF engineering experience; or 12+ years with a Master’s degree; or 8+ years with a PhD; or equivalent experience

•  Demonstrated leadership in RF system design, RF subassemblies, and high-performance RF solutions

•  Proven track record of driving complex RF development efforts from concept through production

•  Experience leading large-scale or multi-team engineering initiatives

Preferred qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Expertise