Acoustic Wave Device Modeling and Design Intern

MACOM; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

MACOM is seeking an Acoustic Wave Device Modeling and Design Intern to work within the Advanced Filter Development Team. The 12-week internship provides mentorship, a defined project in acoustic wave filter device physics modeling, and opportunities for hands-on design, fabrication, and characterization.

Interns will gain hands-on experience, attend webinar series, and present at a poster session, with formal feedback provided throughout the program.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a Bachelor's student in EE, Applied Physics, Materials, or Mechanical Engineering, at least 3rd year.
• Preferred: PhD student in Electrical Engineering with microfabrication background.
• Familiar with multi-physics finite element modeling and RF characterization.
• Hands-on experience with semiconductor microfabrication processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work on an individual, well-defined project related to acoustic wave filter device physics modeling (equivalent circuits, FEM).
• Contribute to acoustic wave filter design, microfabrication, process development or device characterization.
• Attend intern webinars and poster sessions to present project progress.
• Receive formal feedback and mentorship throughout the 12-week internship.

Skills

Multi-physics FE modeling

RF characterization

Acoustic wave device knowledge

Education

Bachelor's student (3rd year) in EE/Applied Physics/Materials/ME

Graduate student pursuing PhD in EE

Tools

Photolithography

PVD (Sputtering)

CVD

Etching (wet & dry)

MBE

MOCVD

RIE

Job description

**Acoustic Wave Device Modeling and Design Intern****Role Overview:**As a member of the Advanced Filter Development Team, the Acoustic Wave Filter Development Intern will work alongside experienced engineers providing mentoring, guidance, and introductions to colleagues.This Internship with MACOM will help the Intern to gain valuable work experience in acoustic wave filtering solution development, build professional relationships, and take ownership of a business-critical project.**During the 12 weeks each Intern will:**• Be given an individual and well-defined project with a topicrelated to acoustic wave filter device physics model development (equivalentcircuit and/or finite element), acoustic wave filter design, microfabrication, process development, and/or device characterization.• Gain hands on experience.• Receive excellent training and ongoing supervision.• Be invited to attend an intern webinar series.• Attend networking/social events.• Attend and present at Poster Session about each Interns project successes and pitfalls.• Receive formal, written feedback.**Requirements:**Minimum Educational Requirements: Currently enrolled as a Bachelor’s college student in electrical engineering, applied physics, materials engineering, or mechanical engineering and at a minimum in their 3rd year of college study.**Preferred educational requirements:** Current graduate student pursuing a PhD degree in electrical engineering with a strong background in microfabrication, MEMS, thin-film bulk acoustic wave and Lamb wave devices.**Prerequisite Skills and Experience:**Familiar with multi-physics finite element modeling, semiconductor microfabrication processes (e.g., photolithography, PVD, CVD, wet and dry etching, etc.), and/or RF characterization.**Additional Desirable Skills:**Proficient in device physics of acoustic wave devices, acousticwave filter design, piezoelectric multi-physics finite element modeling; hands onexperience in semiconductor microfabrication processes (e.g., photolithography,deposition with sputtering, MBE, MOCVD, RIE, etc.), and/or hands-on experiencewith wafer-level RF characterization.The hourly Range for this position is $20 – $47 per hour. Actual salary offered to candidates will depend on several factors, including but not limited to, work location, relevant candidates’ experience, education, and specific knowledge, skills, and abilities.