Shift Engineer - Semiconductor Wafer Fabrication

MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc. • Durham, NC

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About The Position

The Shift Engineer is the first line of defense for process troubleshooting in the semiconductor wafer fabrication factory. This entry-level-to-professional progression role performs structured assignments under direct supervision, applying fundamental theories, principles, and concepts. The engineer develops competence through assigned work and uses existing procedures to solve routine or standard problems, receiving instruction and guidance from others.

The role balances production support and troubleshooting, with approximately half of the time spent monitoring and managing work in process (WIP) and half addressing process, equipment, and product-related issues. Through process monitoring, technical troubleshooting, collaboration, and technician development, the position helps maintain process stability, reduce manufacturing disruptions, improve product quality, and enhance operational performance.

Due to ITAR regulations, candidates must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted asylum or refugee status. The position is eligible for restricted stock unit (RSU) awards and cash bonuses at MACOM’s discretion, subject to individual and company performance.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of engineering and/or manufacturing management experience.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
• Knowledge of semiconductor processing and basic device physics.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in manufacturing statistical methods, including SPC and DOE.
• Proficiency in structured problem solving.
• Excellent people management, verbal and written communication, analytical, collaboration, team-building, and problem-solving skills.
• Results-driven mindset.
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined in the posting: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or individual granted asylum or refugee status.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first line of defense for recipe corrections and failure-analysis errors; identify, investigate, and resolve issues promptly.
• Balance production support with troubleshooting, spending approximately 50% of time monitoring and managing work in process and 50% troubleshooting process, equipment, and product issues.
• Monitor process performance using Statistical Process Control (SPC), identify trends, and take corrective action to prevent deviations and improve yield.
• Manage Lot Processing status for released recipes, ensuring recipe compliance, accurate documentation, and timely updates.
• Collaborate with the Engineering team to identify, communicate, contain, and resolve potential out-of-control and out-of-specification conditions, while supporting continuous process improvement.
• Train Manufacturing Technicians and provide certification sign-off to ensure they are qualified to execute processes consistently and follow established procedures and quality standards.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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