Process Engineer, Senior

MACOM; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-sponsored 401(k)

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

MACOM, Lowell, MA, seeks a Process Engineer to sustain GaAs IC, RF power transistors and diodes and develop new Wet Etch processes in the MACOM wafer fab. You will drive improvements in yield, cost, and safety while solving complex process problems with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a BS or MS in Engineering with 2+ years in Wet Etch; familiarity with device physics, SPC/DOE, Lean/Six Sigma, and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in Engineering with 2+ years of Wet Etch experience.
• Experience with Wet Etch is preferred.
• Solid understanding of semiconductor device physics and IC processing; data mining and statistics; SPC/DOE; Lean/Six Sigma; structured problem solving.
• Proven track record of solving technical problems, ownership, and meeting deadlines.
• Strong ownership, enthusiasm and drive to improve processes.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; can write process/equipment specs and work instructions.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Sustain the Etch area to meet factory indicators; plan experiments and improve quality, reliability, cost, yield, and safety.
• Develop solutions using formal education, statistics, and problem-solving tools.

Skills

Wet Etch

Statistical methods

SPC

DOE

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

BS or MS in Engineering

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!

Process Engineer

Job Description

Process Engineer responsible for sustaining existing GaAs IC, RF Power Transistors and Diodes and developing new processes in Wet Etch in the MACOM wafer fab located in Lowell, MA.

Specific responsibilities include

• Sustains the Etch area to meet all factory indicators; plans and conducts experiments to fully characterize the process throughout the development cycle, drives improvements on quality, reliability, cost, yield, process stability/capability, productivity and safety/ergonomic over variables such as material, method, equipment, environment and operating personnel.
• Successful candidate develops solutions to problems utilizing formal education, statistical knowledge, and problem-solving tools.

Job Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in Engineering with 2+ years of experience in Wet Etch
• Specific experience in Wet Etch preferred.
• Specific semiconductor skills include solid understanding of semiconductor device physics and IC processing, data mining and statistics, SPC and DOE, Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and structured problem solving.
• Must have a proven track record of solving technical problems, project ownership, meeting deadlines, and multitasking.
• Must display strong sense of ownership, enthusiasm, optimism, drive, and dedication to the improvement of the process area.
• 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, writing process and equipment specifications and work instructions.
• Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills.

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 $98,000 – $142,000. 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.