Epitaxial Material Development Intern

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Poster session participation

Intern webinar series

Job summary

MACOM, a global leader in semiconductor technologies, offers a Thin Films Internship focused on molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) and GaN-based materials. Interns gain hands-on experience with AFM, Hall Effect, and resistivity measurements while contributing to real projects.

Selected candidates receive personalized mentorship, project ownership, and opportunities to present at a poster session. This paid internship emphasizes safety, training, and professional development in a lab environment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, applied physics, materials engineering, or mechanical engineering, in at least the 3rd year.
• Experience with vacuum equipment and cleanroom work is highly desirable.
• Must be able to work safely in lab settings and around hazardous materials with PPE.

Responsibilities

• Thin film vapor deposition with a focus on molecular beam epitaxy (MBE).
• Assist with operation and maintenance of instruments used for post-growth analysis (Contactless Sheet Resistivity, Hall Effect, AFM).
• Record, document, and track wafers and perform post-growth analysis.
• Assist with repairs, maintenance, and general upkeep of the deposition equipment.

Skills

Laboratory safety

Hands-on lab experience

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Materials Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Vacuum equipment

Cleanroom facilities

Semiconductor processing equipment

Job description

MACOM (NASDAQ: MTSI) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced semiconductor products across a diverse range of end markets, including Data Centers, Telecommunications, Industrial and Aerospace and Defense. We develop innovative, cutting-edge technologies and products across the spectrum of radio frequency (RF), microwave, millimeter wave, photonics and high-speed analog technologies. Our solutions support critical network infrastructure applications like artificial intelligence, high performance computing, satellite communications, radar, unmanned aerial vehicles, medical equipment, test and measurement and advanced wireless networks.MACOM has more than 75 years of expertise in semiconductor process development, wafer fabrication, circuit design, advanced packaging, systems architecture and applications engineering. We are committed to our customers’ success. We partner with customers to help solve their most challenging problems by providing semiconductor solutions that are at the forefront of the highest power, highest frequency and/or highest data rates.Leading technologies, innovative products and driven employees. Come be a part of MACOM and help advance the next generation of connectivity infrastructure!Thin Films, InternRole Overview:Intern will get hands on experience with state-of-the-art semiconductor material deposition using Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE), with an emphasis on GaN based materials. Additionally, they will use various characterization techniques to assess the grown film’s structural and electrical qualities. This includes, but is not limited to, atomic force microscopy (AFM) along with Hall Effect and Lehighton measurements.Candidate will be given a personalized project to work on that has the potential to impact business decisions at MAOCM. In order to succeed in this project, they will receive ongoing training and mentorship. This work will culminate in a final poster presentation alongside their fellow interns.Essential Role Functions and Responsibilities:• Thin film vapor deposition with a focus on molecular beam epitaxy (MBE)• Assist with the operation and maintenance of various instruments used for the post-growth analysis of semiconductor materials (Contactless Sheet Resistivity, Hall Effect measurements, AFM)• Record, document, and track wafers and perform post-growth analysis.• Assist with repairs, maintenance, and general upkeep of the deposition equipment.Required Education: Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in electrical engineering, applied physics, materials engineering or mechanical engineering, and at least in their 3rd year of college study.Preferred Skillset: Experience with any of the following is highly desired:• Vacuum equipment• Cleanroom work• Semiconductor physicsPhysical Requirements:Must be able to work safely in laboratory settings including semiconductor processing and materials growth areas and clean room facilities. Must be capable of working around toxic and hazardous materials with appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.During the 12 weeks each Intern will:• Be given an individual and well-defined project with set outcome goals• 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 feedbackSpecial Requirements:Due to ITAR regulations, only candidates who are U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted asylum or refugee status) will be considered for this position.The Hourly Range for this position is $20 – $47 per hour. Actual salary offered to candidate will depend on several factors, including but not limited to, work location, relevant candidates’ experience, education, and specific knowledge, skills, and abilities.EEO:MACOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. MACOM will not discriminate against any worker or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, marital status, or any other category protected under applicable law.Reasonable Accommodation:MACOM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you have a disability and are in need of a reasonable accommodation with respect to any part of the application process, please call [phone] or email [e-mail]. Provide your name, phone number and the position title and location in which you are interested, and nature of accommodation needed, and we will get back to you. We also work with current employees who request or need reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of their jobs.