Manager, Test Engineering

MACOM; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employer-sponsored 401(k)

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

MACOM is seeking a Manager of Test Engineering in Lowell, MA to lead production testing and characterize devices for new products. You will drive ATE software development, mentor engineers and coordinate with design and operations to meet budgets and schedules.

You will guide testing across RF and digital hardware, ensuring accuracy and efficiency while advancing career development and staff performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field and a minimum of 8 years in test engineering or related areas.
• Experience leading production testing and developing test procedures for new products.
• Strong ability to collaborate with design, operations and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Establish manufacturing test objectives for a range of products from discrete devices to modules.
• Lead team to transition new products from engineering to manufacturing.
• Develop and maintain ATE software solutions used in manufacturing.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams on future test requirements.
• Delegate tasks, mentor staff, and support career development.
• Analyze test data and report findings to improve product quality and cost.

Skills

RF hardware

Digital hardware

Schematic design

PCB layouts

Automated test systems

Metrology

Test hardware integration

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ATE software

Calibration equipment

Measurement 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!

Position Overview:

The Manager of Test Engineering position must be able to drive fellow test engineers with testing and measurement of devices and modules to characterize performance in support of production test program development. Partner with lead design engineers and operations to identify issues in new products. Develop procedures and documentation to support production testing and new product introduction. This role will include leading production efforts by characterizing products throughout the manufacturing process, training world class talent, managing staff to support production testing on time and on budget, working with staff to ensure appropriate career advancement opportunities are available.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish operational objectives in manufacturing test for a variety of products from discrete devices to modules.
• Lead team to facilitate new products transitions from engineering to manufacturing.
• Develop and maintain ATE software solutions used in manufacturing.
• Coordinate with cross functional teams during development to communicate future test requirements.
• Delegate assignments to other test engineers.
• Provide mentorship, work to define goals for career development.
• Develop and coordinate activities focused on testing of products and systems, analyze data and report on findings to team.
• Partner with operations team to provide feedback on requirements, root cause test failures, cost, and quality to design and manufacturing engineers,
• Establish and assure adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements.
• Anticipate business and regulatory issues, recommends product, process, or service improvements.

Key Competencies & Skills Required:

• Strong technical understanding of RF and digital hardware architectures, equipment, tools, programming, software, and design.
• In-depth ability to design and critique complex electrical schematics and PCB layouts.
• Experience in automated test systems to include hardware, programming, and calibrating.
• Understanding of metrology, sources of measurement error, and uncertainty analysis.
• In-depth experience with advanced test hardware integration.
• Analyze best practices to improve product, processes, or services. Recommends process, product, and/or service improvements.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams, and customers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to relay complex testing methodologies.
• Previous management and technical lead experience preferred.
• Familiarity with the latest technologies for testing and industry trends.
• Fluent understanding mix-signal technology and systems (amplifier, A/D, D/A, digital logic, etc.)

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics or similar studies.
• Minimum 8 years of work experience in a related field.

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.

ITAR

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.

RSU Eligible

This position is eligible to receive restricted stock unit (RSU) awards and cash bonuses, solely at MACOM’s discretion, subject to individual and company performance.

Salary Range

The Salary Range for this position is $130,000 – $197,000. 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:

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