Product Engineer

Job Title:  Product Engineer 

Location: Fremont, CA

Employment Type: Contract

Industry: Semiconductor

Compensation: $84.93/ hour

Schedule: Hybrid (3 days per week & remote 2 days )

About the Opportunity:

Join a highly specialized engineering team focused on RF power systems supporting advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment. In this role, you'll drive product engineering initiatives, solve complex technical challenges, and collaborate with global suppliers to ensure high-performance, reliable systems across the product lifecycle.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Work on cutting-edge semiconductor technologies used by leading chipmakers worldwide
• Opportunity to influence product design, quality, and manufacturing at a global scale
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and highly specialized suppliers
• Engage in complex problem-solving within advanced RF and electrical systems

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role offers the chance to work on highly advanced RF power systems, directly impacting the performance and reliability of next-generation semiconductor manufacturing technologies.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Sound like a good fit?

TODAY

What You'll Do:

• Lead product engineering initiatives across RF power systems throughout the product lifecycle

• Solve complex system- and component-level issues in semiconductor equipment

• Collaborate with global suppliers to improve manufacturing processes, quality systems, and corrective actions

• Support new product introduction (NPI) with a focus on reliability and performance

• Analyze root cause issues and drive corrective actions using structured problem-solving methodologies

• Oversee supplier quality, testing, and manufacturing process improvements

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• 10+ years of experience in semiconductor equipment engineering or RF power systems
• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of experience working in high power RF environments (1–60 MHz)
• 5+ years of experience in system-level problem-solving, product qualification, and change management
• 3+ years of experience using electrical measurement tools such as oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and spectrum analyzers

What Sets You Apart:

• Experience with PCB assembly, inspection, and testing
• Familiarity with quality and statistical tools (SPC, DOE, GR&R, 8D, root cause analysis)
• Knowledge of industry standards (ISO, OSHA, IPC, UL, IEEE, MIL)
• Strong understanding of transmission line theory, impedance matching, and RF calibration techniques
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver complex engineering solutions

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check 
• Occasional overtime may be required based on project needs
• Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.

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Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.