Engineering Specialist - Back End Days

About the role

MACOM (NASDAQ: MTSI) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced semiconductor products across diverse end markets, including Data Centers, Telecommunications, Industrial, and Aerospace and Defense. We develop innovative, cutting-edge technologies and products across 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.

The Shift Engineering Specialist position is an excellent entry point into the organization, providing valuable technical experience, opportunities to work closely with engineering teams, and potential pathways to future engineering and technical career advancement within the company. This role offers hands-on exposure to semiconductor fabrication tools, processes, and problem-solving skills used in microchip manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of functions in the production of semiconductor devices in a cleanroom environment.
• Set-up, operate, load, and monitor specialized equipment to ensure quality product is produced.
• Monitor equipment operation, inspect final product, clean the work environment, and perform data entry.
• Provide technical support to wafer fab operations and drive improvements in safety, quality, and output.
• Work across process technologies such as thin films, photolithography, diffusion/implant, metrology, and wet/dry etch.
• Work on a 12-hour compressed work week shift (5:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 5:00 PM to 5:00 AM). Shifts alternate between 3 days one week (36 hours) and 4 days the following week (48 hours), working either Sun, Mon, Tue (alternating Wed) or Thu, Fri, Sat (alternating Wed).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Material Science, or Physics (Master’s degree preferred).
• 0-3 years of process development and manufacturing experience in thin film processing, including hands-on experience with FIB, RIE, RIE/ICP/CAIBE, PECVD, IBE, and SEM/FIB.
• Strong analytical capacity and diagnostic ability.
• Proficiency with tools like Python, SQL, or JMP for tracking manufacturing yields and analyzing process variations.
• Ability to sit or stand for 12 hours at a time.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Great work ethic and willingness to work in a structured production environment.
• Ability to multi-task with a detail-oriented approach.
• Required to wear a cleanroom suit and/or proper safety personal protective equipment.
• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Eligibility for restricted stock unit (RSU) awards and cash bonuses, subject to individual and company performance.

Pay

The hourly range for this position is $37.00 – $50.00 per hour. Actual salary offered will depend on factors including work location, relevant experience, education, and specific knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Schedule

• 12-hour compressed work week shifts: 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 5:00 PM to 5:00 AM.
• Alternating schedule: 3 shifts (36 hours) one week and 4 shifts (48 hours) the following week.
• Shifts work either Sun, Mon, Tue (alternating Wed) or Thu, Fri, Sat (alternating Wed).