Process Engineer, Senior

Process Engineer, Senior M/A Com Technolgy Solutions - 3.4 Lowell, MA Job Details $98,000 - $130,000 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Dental insurance 401(k) RSU Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Statistics Fabrication Content creation for technical audiences Data mining Grinding machine operation Technical documentation Presentations for conferences or internal meetings Technical writing within manufacturing Project management in manufacturing Optics Manufacturing facility Bachelor's degree in engineering Managing projects Technical troubleshooting support Semiconductor experience Factory experience Manufacturing company experience Polishing Machine finishing Cross-functional communication Full 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

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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. Process Engineer, Senior In this critical role, you will be responsible for the Grind/Polish and wafer bonding processes within MACOM's internal wafer fab. You will also assist in other areas as needed and provide backup coverage for additional operations within the upstairs fab. This role includes both developing new fab processes and sustaining existing ones. The product portfolio includes GaN, GaAs, Si, and InP-based technologies. Main Duties and Responsibilities Develop, continuously improve, and sustain processes in close partnership with Device and Integration Engineering and Business Unit design teams. Serve in a hands-on capacity requiring a broad understanding of wafer fabrication equipment and processes. Responsibilities include setup, qualification, optimization, and troubleshooting of automated equipment used for Wafer Grinding, Edge Grinding, Chemical-Mechanical Planarization (CMP), Polishing, Wafer Bonding and Mount/Demount processes. Sustain wafer fabrication processes to meet all factory indicators; plan and execute experiments to fully characterize processes throughout the development cycle; drive improvements in quality, reliability, cost, yield, process stability/capability, productivity, and safety/ergonomics across variables such as material, method, equipment, environment, and operating personnel. Provide daily process support, including equipment setup, writing new programs, adjusting/optimizing parameters, running engineering lots, troubleshooting equipment, and supporting production in identifying, responding to, and dispositioning non-conforming material. Take ownership of entire processes, including equipment selection, process and equipment qualification, writing detailed setup instructions and procedures, and training operators, technicians, and other engineers on equipment operation. Update and create routing documentation as needed. Apply general knowledge of electronics manufacturing and maintain strong technical understanding of wafer fabrication processes. Key Competencies Required Excellent judgment, familiarity with semiconductor processing, and an optimistic, proactive approach. Ability to develop solutions using formal education, statistical methods, and structured problem-solving tools. Proven track record of solving technical problems, owning projects, meeting deadlines, and managing multiple tasks. Strong sense of ownership, enthusiasm, and dedication to process improvement. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to enhance processes. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing for data summaries, findings, process specifications, equipment documentation, and work instructions. Knowledge of optical component fabrication and polishing. Knowledge of wafer polishing, Wafer Grinding, Edge Grinding, and CMP processes. Hands-on experience in wafer fabrication processes. Basic project management experience and ability to work with minimal supervision. Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and across diverse departments. Minimum Qualifications BS in Engineering. Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in semiconductors / Wafer fabrication process. Familiarity with typical material systems used in compound semiconductors and a solid understanding of device physics and IC processing. Demonstrated knowledge of compound semiconductor processing in a wafer fabrication environment or similar setting. Experience with data mining, statistics, SPC, DOE, Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methodologies is preferred. 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. The Salary Range for this position is $98,000 - $130,000. 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 . 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.