Process Engineer

MACOM; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; 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 a Process Engineer to enhance their manufacturing processes in Nashua, NH. This role requires substantial experience, particularly in microwave electronics and semiconductor manufacturing, alongside a strong educational background in relevant disciplines.

The successful candidate will engage in continuous improvement initiatives, yield analysis, and provide training on process operations. This position offers competitive benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals.
• Basic programming skills required.

Responsibilities

• Improve MTATesting/assembly process flow.
• Conduct yield analysis and address low-yield events.
• Innovate and maintain fixtures and auto handlers.
• Perform capacity and capability studies.
• Manage cost-reduction programs.

Skills

Knowledge of microwave electronics and/or semiconductor manufacturing

Automatic wire bonding and die attach experience

Training operators in process operations

Knowledge in materials for chip and wire assemblies

Knowledge of SMT devices and processing

Education

BS or Master in EE, Physics, Materials Science or related discipline

Relevant internships in microelectronics assembly

Job description

Process Engineer

Required Skills

• Knowledge of microwave electronics and/or semiconductor manufacturing is a plus.
• Automatic wire bonding and die attach experience is required.
• Capable of following manufacturing procedures and performing hands‑on assembly of manufacturing prototypes.
• Capable of training operators in process operations.
• Knowledge in materials associated with chip and wire assemblies (silver epoxies, bonding wire, encapsulants).
• Knowledge of SMT devices and processing (PCBA assemblies).

Duties

• Continuing improvement of MTATesting / assembly process flow.
• Yield analysis and low‑yield events for opto and RF parts.
• Innovation and maintenance of the fixture and auto handlers.
• Capacity and capability studies and analysis.
• Cost‑reduction programs.
• General process / product sustaining activities.
• BoM/ drawing / router ownership for production‑released products.

Job Complexity

• Works on assignments that are difficult in nature, requiring judgment in resolving issues and making recommendations.

Supervision

• Normally receives minimal instructions on all work. Works under supervision.

Experience

• Requires a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.

Education

• BS or Master in EE, Physics, Materials Science or related discipline.
• Preferred relevant internships in microelectronics assembly.
• Computer literate with basic programming skills.
• Due to ITAR regulations, only U.S. Persons will be considered for this position.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures or government regulations.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively to vendors, customers and other employees.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve technical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

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.

Benefits

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