Job#: 3032919 Job Description: Product Engineer 5
Location: Tualatin, OR | Fremont, CA | Livermore, CA
Hybrid Schedule (3 days onsite/2 days remote)
Employment Type: 12 mo. Contract
Pay Range: $90-95/hr.
Role Overview
This is a Staff Product Engineering position within the RF Power Group, focusing on innovation and problem-solving in RF Power Systems manufacturing, testing, quality, and supplier assessment. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to the product engineering processes used in developing and manufacturing Wafer Fabrication Equipment (WFE) for leading global chip makers. You will support systems that enable atomic-layer precision in plasma etching, deposition, and wafer cleaning.
Key Responsibilities
- Apply expertise in semiconductor manufacturing and equipment to address technical and quality problems throughout the product life cycle, particularly during new product introduction.
- Utilize experience with industrial Quality Systems, Engineering Design, Product Qualification, and Change (EC) Processes to resolve issues in product and component life cycles.
- Manage programs, projects, and suppliers with an emphasis on problem-solving, analysis, and improvements in manufacturing and test processes.
- Define, review, and enhance Supplier Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA), Quality Systems, and Processes of Record (POR).
Required Qualifications
Education: A Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, or PhD from a professional engineering program in Electrical or RF Power Engineering is required.
Experience: A minimum of 10 years of experience in the following areas:
- Semiconductor equipment system and component level problem-solving.
- Multi-kilowatt High Power RF Environments from 1 to 60 MHz.
- Electro-mechanical assembly, including methods of part fabrication, assembly, test, and quality assurance.
- Practical lab and experimental experience is required.
- Structured problem-solving within Cross-Functional Teams (CFT).
Technical Skills:- Understanding of Transmission Line theory, impedance matching, RF measurements, and calibration techniques.
- Familiarity with electrical measurement equipment such as DMM, LCR Meters, Network Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, and Spectrum Analyzers.
- Working knowledge of quality and analysis methods including SPC, Cpk, DOE, GR&R (MSA), 5-Why, 8D, and Ishikawa diagrams.
- Knowledge of electrical and manufacturing standards (e.g., Semi S2, ISO9000, RoHS, UL, IEEE, IPC 610/620).
- Strong communication skills for presenting to team members and stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Printed Circuit Board (PCB) assembly, inspection, and testing.
Compensation
A specific rate will be determined based on the selected candidate's experience and qualifications.
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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
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