Job Description

MACOM designs and manufactures semiconductor products for Data Center,
Telecommunication and Industrial and Defense applications. Headquartered in
Lowell, Massachusetts, MACOM has design centers and sales offices throughout
North America, Europe and Asia. MACOM is certified to the ISO9001 international
quality standard and ISO14001 environmental management standard.

MACOM has more than 75 years of application expertise with multiple
design centers, Si, GaAs and InP fabrication, manufacturing, assembly and test,
and operational facilities throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Click
here to view our facilities. In addition, MACOM offers foundry services that
represent a key core competency within our business.

MACOM sells and distributes products globally via a sales channel
comprised of a direct field sales force, authorized sales representatives and
leading industry distributors. Our sales team is trained across all of our
products to give our customers insights into our entire portfolio.

Test Engineer-Principal
As a Principal Test Engineer at MACOM, you will partner with Device
Integration, Product Engineering, and Technology Development teams to develop
and deploy wafer-level test procedures at MACOM’s semiconductor foundry in
Lowell, MA. You will be challenged by a diverse mix of product technologies, as
MACOM serves a broad spectrum of high-performance markets “from RF to light”.
You will be responsible for developing new device test procedures and
supporting their seamless transition into the production test environment. Your
skills and knowledge related to DC and RF test and measurement instruments and
methods will be key to your success, as will your attention to detail, ability
to communicate ideas and your passion for excellence.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Oversee production process control monitor (PCM) test area, including a suite of 4-6 test systems and associated automated probe stations.
  
• Support continuous improvement efforts to enhance test accuracy, repeatability, and throughput for existing production technologies.
  
• Coordinate and execute engineering tests of a wide variety of diode, transistor, and passive device structures to characterize key performance characteristics.
  
• Collaborate with Technology Development and Device Integration teams to develop and formalize test plans for process control monitor (PCM) testing of new technologies.
  
• Specify, acquire, and qualify new test equipment required to support evolving test needs as part of fabwide capital plans.
  
• Respond to and support internal engineering customers to identify and remedy any test related root causes.
  
• Collaborate with Device Integration Engineering and Manufacturing Operations to achieve robust test solution performance in support of quality and productivity goals.
  
• Train operations personnel on new test routines, equipment, and procedures to support production WIP

Job Qualifications:

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent and 10+ years of experience in device or circuit test engineering and test solution development. Candidates with more advanced degrees and/or more experience are preferred.
  
• Advanced knowledge of DC and RF test instrumentation, fixtures, control software, measurements and methods.
  
• Hands-on experience with wafer-level probe stations and automated test systems.
  
• Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting skills for test hardware and software.
  
• Theoretical understanding of semiconductor device physics and their application in practical commercial device fabrication and test.
  
• Extensive experience in testing one or more of the following device types: GaAs pHEMT, GaN HEMT, RF MOSFET, PIN diode, Schottky diode.
  
• Fluency in one or more high level programming languages, such as Python or C#, as well as familiarity with understanding lower-level code written in the C programming language
  
• Fluency with the Git source control system, ideally within a command-line/terminal interface
  
• Familiarity with software development (with emphasis on modularity and scalability) is a plus
  
• Familiarity with both Linux and MS Windows OS’s
  
• Working knowledge and practical experience applying Gauge R&R or ANOVA to test solutions.
  
• Mature data analysis skills using tools such as JMP, Minitab, and Excel/Access.
  
• Detail oriented with strong fundamentals in core test engineering principles.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Initiative to address and appropriately escalate problems to achieve rapid resolution.
  
• Ability to work effectively with engineering peer groups in a dynamic, collaborative and results-oriented environment.
  
• Due to export restrictions, U.S. citizenship or permanent residence is required.

The Salary Range for this position is $97,900 – 166,700. Actual salary
offered to candidates will depend on several factors, including but not limited
to, work location, relevant candidates’ experience, education, and specific
knowledge, skills, and abilities.

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.

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 +1-978-656-2500 or email
HR_Ops@MACOM.com. 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: 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.