Wafer Fabrication Shift Engineer (Semiconductors)

MACOM; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSU Eligible

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

MACOM in Durham, NC seeks a Shift Engineer for semiconductor wafer fabrication to lead process troubleshooting, oversee recipe corrections, and drive continuous improvement. You will monitor WIP, coordinate with Engineering, and ensure SPC-based process control to sustain high yields and product quality.

Qualified candidates have 5+ years in engineering/manufacturing management, a BS in Engineering (MS preferred), and familiarity with semiconductor processing; US Persons due to ITAR regulations.

Qualifications

• Min 5 years of engineering and/or manufacturing management.
• BS in Engineering. MS preferred.
• ITAR: only U.S. Persons will be considered.
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor processing and basic device physics.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the first line of defense for recipe corrections and FA errors, ensuring issues are identified and resolved promptly.
• Balances production support with problem-solving activities, monitoring WIP and refining processes.
• Maintains process control using SPC tools and methodologies to improve yield.
• Trains and certifies Manufacturing Technicians to ensure compliant, high-quality execution.

Skills

Semiconductor processing

SPC

DOE

Structured problem solving

Team building

Communication

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

BS in Engineering

MS preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

MACOM in Durham, NC seeks a Shift Engineer for semiconductor wafer fabrication to lead process troubleshooting, oversee recipe corrections, and drive continuous improvement. You will monitor WIP, coordinate with Engineering, and ensure SPC-based process control to sustain high yields and product quality.

Qualified candidates have 5+ years in engineering/manufacturing management, a BS in Engineering (MS preferred), and familiarity with semiconductor processing; US Persons due to ITAR regulations.