Failure Analysis Engineering Intern

MACOM; Newport Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Intern webinar series

Poster session participation

Networking events

Job summary

MACOM in Newport Beach, CA is seeking a Failure Analysis Engineering Intern to support the quality engineering team with failure investigations, corrective actions, and documentation of analysis data. You will collaborate with design and test engineers across the business unit.

During 12 weeks you will perform DC electrical testing, circuit analysis, fault isolation and micro-probing, receive hands-on training, attend an intern webinar series, poster session and networking events, and present

Qualifications

• Understanding of semiconductor fabrication, inspection, assembly, and test methods.
• Knowledge of semiconductor processing and analysis equipment is a plus.
• Excellent analytical skills and good written and verbal communications skills are essential.
• Self-motivated, hard-working, fast learner and well-organized.
• Highly responsible, a good team player with good presentation skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• 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 feedback.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Self-motivated

Team player

Presentation skills

Education

Pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in EE/CS

Tools

MS Office

Job description

# Failure Analysis Engineering InternNewport Beach, CA, United States|req3691Posted on: 9/28/2026Back to SearchMACOM (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!**Quality Systems and FA Intern****Job Summary:**• Support the quality engineering team in conducting failure investigations and implementing corrective actions for customer-related issues, while documenting and maintaining analysis data, and facilitating interactions regarding customer quality and reliability through comprehensive analysis FA (8D) reports.• Aid in planning and processing customer returns, as well as scheduling and executing the analysis from beginning to end.• Collaborate with the quality engineer, circuit design, process, and product/test engineers across the business unit to perform DC electrical testing, circuit analysis/troubleshooting, fault isolation, and micro-probing, among other tasks as needed. Create and document detailed step-by-step tests required for each product family.• Partner with the quality engineer and Application team to test customer returns based on bench analysis.• Assist the quality engineer in recognizing and initiating actions that will lead to the continuous enhancement of the Quality System, products, and processes.Education/Experience:• College student working toward a B.S or M.S. in EE, Computer Science, or a related field.**Specific Requirements:**• Understanding of semiconductor fabrication, inspection, assembly, and test methods. Knowledge of semiconductor processing and analysis equipment is a plus.• Excellent analytical skills and good written and verbal communications skills are essential.• Self-motivated, hard-working, fast learner and well-organized• Highly responsible, a good team player with good presentation skills• Proficiency with common office computer software programs such as MS-Office.• 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.**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 feedbackThe 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.