Process Engineer

MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc.

20d • $98,000 - $142,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Process Engineer supports, improves, and develops photolithography processes for compound III-IV semiconductors at MACOM’s fab in Lowell, Massachusetts. The role sustains the photolithography area against factory indicators and plans and conducts experiments to characterize processes throughout the development cycle. It drives improvements in quality, reliability, cost, yield, process stability and capability, productivity, and safety and ergonomics. The work involves close collaboration with Process Engineers, Device and Integration Engineers, Design Engineers, and the Fab production team. The position reports to the Photolithography Group Manager.

The Lowell fab is a high-product-mix, dynamic environment requiring effective prioritization and sound judgment. The engineer is expected to set deliverables and achieve results, develop solutions using formal education, statistical knowledge, and problem-solving tools, and demonstrate ownership, drive, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Requirements

• BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or equivalent, with 5 years of fab experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of programming and operating lithography tools such as tracks, contact aligners, steppers, SEMs, and/or overlay measurement tools.
• Demonstrated knowledge of compound semiconductor processes.
• Strong understanding of data mining and statistics, SPC, DOE, Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and structured problem solving.
• Proven track record of project ownership, meeting deadlines, and multitasking.
• Strong sense of ownership, drive, and dedication to continuous improvement.
• Ability to take on aggressive goals and commitment to achieving them.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to improve processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing to summarize data and findings and create process and equipment specifications and work instructions for engineers and Fab technicians.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined in the job posting: a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or individual granted asylum or refugee status.

Responsibilities

• Sustain the photolithography area to meet factory indicators.
• Plan and conduct experiments to characterize the photolithography process throughout the development cycle.
• Drive improvements in quality, reliability, cost, yield, process stability and capability, productivity, and safety and ergonomics across variables including material, method, equipment, environment, and operating personnel.
• Develop solutions to problems using formal education, statistical knowledge, and problem-solving tools.
• Set deliverables and achieve desired results.
• Collaborate with Process Engineers, Device and Integration Engineers, Design Engineers, and the Fab production team to improve processes.

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 awards and cash bonuses at MACOM’s discretion, subject to individual and company performance.

What This Job Offers

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