Semiconductor Equipment Engineer

MACOM; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; 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 Senior Semiconductor Equipment Engineer to oversee fab equipment performance and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment in Durham, NC. The role requires expertise in capital equipment procurement, capacity planning, and collaboration with suppliers and partners.

Strong communication, problem-solving, and MS Office proficiency are essential. Responsibilities include leading uptime projects, documenting procedures, mentoring technicians, and coordinating with

Qualifications

• Engineering or Science Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial discipline.
• 5+ years’ experience in semiconductor manufacturing engineering.
• Experience managing relationships with external suppliers, contractors, and development partners.
• Experience with capital equipment procurement, capacity planning and modeling.
• Proof of success in continuous improvement of semiconductor fab manufacturing equipment.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Ensures Fab equipment and processes meet throughput, yield, safety, and efficiency objectives.
• Develops and documents procedures to sustain and evolve equipment performance.
• Identifies, prioritizes, and implements projects for uptime and output improvement.
• Communicates progress through presentations and reviews.
• Attends daily operations meetings to provide status and plans.
• Initiates escalations for hard down equipment through to recovery.
• Plans and manages capital equipment procurement, installations, and upgrades.
• Trains and mentors equipment technicians.
• Manages multiple tasks and projects in a dynamic environment.
• Responds during off hours to support production.

Skills

Strong communication

Decision-making

Troubleshooting

Verbal/written/presentation skills

Education

Engineering or Science degree (Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial)

Tools

CAD

MS Office

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!

Semiconductor Equipment Engineer, Senior

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Ensures Fab equipment and processes meet throughput, yield, safety, and efficiency objectives.
• Develops and documents procedures to sustain and evolve equipment performance.
• Identifies, prioritizes, and implements projects that provide continuous improvement of the overall uptime and output of semiconductor processes and equipment through analysis of data.
• Effectively communicates progress to goals through presentations and ongoing reviews.
• Attends and participates in daily operations meetings to provide status and plans – equipped with answers.
• Initiates Escalations for hard down equipment through to recovery (owns history, status, plans, and communication 24x7 until resolved).
• Plans and manages capital equipment procurement, installations, and upgrades.
• Trains and mentors equipment technicians.
• Manages multiple tasks and projects simultaneously within a rapidly changing environment.
• Reasonable expectation of response during off hours in support of production. This is a support position requiring flexibility and commitment to production needs as they arise at any time of the day.

Key Experience, Skills, and Education

• Engineering or Science Degree in a Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial discipline.
• 5+ years’ experience in semiconductor manufacturing engineering.
• Experience managing relationships with external suppliers, contractors, and development partners.
• Experience with capital equipment procurement, capacity planning and modeling.
• Proof of success in continuous improvement of semiconductor fab manufacturing equipment.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Computer Skills: Must be proficient in the MS Office suite of products.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication skills are required.
• Decision‑making and troubleshooting skills are very important.
• CAD and Project skills preferred.
• Experienced with handling toxic and reactive chemicals and gases common to the semiconductor industry

Physical Demands

• Some light lifting will be required up to 50 lbs.
• Prolonged sitting or standing up to 8 hours.
• Reaching, stooping, and bending as needed.

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.

Benefits

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