Mechanical Engineer (Entry Level)

MACOM • San Diego, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Mechanical Test Fixture Engineer at MACOM, you will partner with New Product Development teams to develop and support advanced test solutions at MACOM’s headquarters in Lowell, Massachusetts. The role involves working with a diverse mix of products, applications, and technologies across high-performance markets. You will also support transferring test solutions to contract manufacturing partners, typically overseas. Success requires knowledge of RF/DC/mixed-signal measurement challenges, mechanics, and thermal management, as well as attention to detail and a commitment to excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a minor background in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 1 year of experience, or equivalent industry experience, in RF/DC and mixed-signal test solution development.
• General understanding of thermal, mechanical, and RF/DC/mixed-signal measurement trade-offs.
• Proficiency with 3D mechanical software.
• Ability to learn in a production environment while working with new types of RF test equipment and software.
• Detail-oriented, with strong fundamentals in core engineering principles.
• Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting skills for test fixture hardware.
• Ability to present analyses in Excel and PowerPoint presentations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Initiative and a can-do attitude to address daily problems and achieve rapid resolution.
• Willingness to work in a self-directed environment.
• Ability to work effectively with engineering peers in a dynamic, collaborative, results-oriented environment.
• Must be a U.S. Person under ITAR regulations (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or individual granted asylum or refugee status).

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Gauge R&R or ANOVA analysis.
• Six Sigma experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Test Engineering and Design Engineering to specify test fixture needs.
• Design and document test circuit boards and complete test fixtures that meet specified needs, showcase device-under-test (DUT) performance, and demonstrate production readiness.
• Conduct fixture design reviews to ensure high-quality fixtures and procedures.
• Establish fixture standards, including materials, layouts, components, methods, and procedures.
• Train personnel in methods and procedures for building, repairing, and maintaining fixtures.
• Support transfer of test solutions to domestic and overseas contract manufacturing partners.
• Design and work on SolidWorks and AutoCAD models for fixture design.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Position is eligible for restricted stock unit (RSU) awards and cash bonuses at MACOM’s discretion, subject to individual and company performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level