Industrial Engineer

MACOM; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

MACOM is seeking an Industrial Engineer for our Durham, NC wafer fab to analyze manufacturing data and lead improvements that boost throughput, shorten cycle times and reduce cost. You will also administer the factory lot dispatch scheduling software in close collaboration with Fab production and process teams.

The role requires knowledge of semiconductor processing, strong communication, and a proactive, can-do attitude.

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in Industrial Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of Industrial Engineering experience
• Strong data mining and statistics knowledge
• Familiarity with SQL for MES data queries
• Experience with MS Excel Pivot Tables, Power BI, MiniTab, JMP or similar

Responsibilities

• Administer the Manufacturing FAB lot dispatch software and optimize parameters to maximize throughput and minimize cycle time.
• Own manufacturing reporting of KPIs, KPI definitions, and data accuracy.
• Create and maintain manufacturing tool capacity models for CAPEX planning and weekly constraints.
• Analyze production processes to identify bottlenecks and improve cycle time and throughput.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction through process improvements and waste reduction.
• Apply lean principles (5S, VSM, JIT, Six Sigma) to improve manufacturing areas.
• Create and maintain Power BI reports visualizing factory performance and capacity.

Skills

Data mining

Statistics

SPC

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Excel Pivot Tables

Power BI

SQL basics

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

BS or MS Industrial Engineering

Tools

Power BI

MiniTAB

JMP

SQL

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!

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER – Semiconductor Manufacturing Wafer Fab

The Industrial Engineer, will be responsible for analysis of manufacturing data and project implementation that increase throughput, decrease cycle time and decrease cost at MACOM’s Durham, NC manufacturing site. This individual will also take the lead on administration of the factory lot dispatch scheduling software. This work will be done in close partnership with Fab production teams, Process, Device and Integration Engineers. Knowledge of semiconductor processing, exceptional communication skills, and an optimistic, can-do approach are essential to success in this role. The MACOM operations are of a high product mixture in dynamic wafer fab environments, requiring good prioritization and excellent judgement. You will be expected to set deliverables and achieve desired results.

Responsibilities:

• Administer the Manufacturing FAB lot dispatch software. Partner with operations to optimize the scheduling software parameters to maximize throughput and minimize cycle time.
• Own manufacturing reporting of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), KPI mathematical definitions and database query accuracy.
• Create and maintain manufacturing tool capacity models to be used in strategic CAPEX planning and tactical weekly constraints mitigation, then lead team to implement solutions.
• Analyze existing production processes, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to improve cycle time, throughput and work in progress.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction through process improvements, waste reduction and better prioritization of resource utilization.
• Optimize manufacturing areas through implementing lean principles like 5S, value stream mapping, JIT, and Six Sigma.
• Create and maintain Power BI reports to visualize factory performance, capacity, and key metrics.

Qualifications:

• BS or MS degree Industrial Engineering, or Engineering degree equivalent with minimum of 2 years of Industrial Engineering experience. Job title and pay will be commensurate with level of experience.
• Strong understanding of data mining and statistics, SPC, Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and structured problem solving.
• Familiarity with basic SQL code writing to efficiently query large volume of MES data
• Experience with data analysis tools like MS Excel Pivot Tables, Power Bi, MiniTab, JMP or other data visualization and analysis software.
• Must display a strong sense of ownership, drive, and dedication to continuous improvement.
• Must possess the ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams to improve processes.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills, including technical writing for summarizing data and findings, creating process and work instructions for other engineers and for technicians in the manufacturing.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• 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.

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.

Salary Range

The Salary Range for this position is $81,000 – $108,000. 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.

Benefits:

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.