Enter a job title or keyword
Engineering Specialist Back End Days
Job Location:
Job Location:
Lowell, MA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 37 - 50
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
13 August 2026 (2 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
10 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
MACOM (NASDAQ: MTSI) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced semiconductor products across a diverse range of end markets including Data Centers Telecommunications Industrial and Aerospace and Defense. We develop innovative cutting-edge technologies and products across the spectrum of radio frequency (RF) microwave millimeter wave photonics and high-speed analog technologies. Our solutions support critical network infrastructure applications like artificial intelligence high performance computing satellite communications radar unmanned aerial vehicles medical equipment test and measurement and advanced wireless networks.
MACOM has more than 75 years of expertise in semiconductor process development wafer fabrication circuit design advanced packaging systems architecture and applications engineering. We are committed to our customers success. We partner with customers to help solve their most challenging problems by providing semiconductor solutions that are at the forefront of the highest power highest frequency and/or highest data rates.
Leading technologies innovative products and driven employees. Come be a part of MACOM and help advance the next generation of connectivity infrastructure!
Engineering Specialist
Looking to launch your career with a leading semiconductor manufacturer The Shift Engineering Specialist position is an excellent entry point into the organization providing valuable technical experience opportunities to work closely with engineering teams and potential pathways to future engineering and technical career advancement within the company. The Engineering Specialist is a great starting point for anyone interested in building a career in microchip manufacturing offering hands-on exposure to the tools processes and problem-solving skills used to develop and improve semiconductor fabrication processes.
Job Description:
Shift Engineering Specialist will be assigned to a manufacturing compressed work week shift and will report to the Manufacturing organization and perform general manufacturing duties on the production floor such as fabrication (lithography etch metals diffusion implant grind/polish glassing dicing or wafer electrical test). Set-up operate load and monitor specialized equipment to ensure quality products are produced. Provide technical support to wafer fab operations and drive improvement to the process resulting in improvements in safety quality and output. The successful candidate may have responsibilities that span many process technologies: thin films photolithography diffusion/implant metrology and/or wet and dry/etch.
Essential Functions
Perform a variety of functions in the production of semiconductor devices in a cleanroom environment.
Set-up operate load and monitor specialized equipment to ensure quality product is produced.
May be responsible for monitoring equipment operation inspecting final product cleaning the work environment and performing data entry. Experienced candidates with metal deposition and evaporator tools experience are preferred.
Work on one of our 12 hour compressed work week night shifts (5pm to 5am) or day shifts (5:00am to 5:00pm). All shifts alternate working 3 12-hour shifts one week (36 hours) and 4 12-hours shifts the following week (48 hours). Shifts will work either Sun Mon Tue alternating Wed or Thu Fri Sat alternating Wed.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Engineering Material Science or Physics Masters degree is preferred
0-3 years of process development and manufacturing experience in thin film processing including hands-on experience with FIB RIE RIE/ICP/ CAIBE PECVD IBE and SEM/FIB
Strong analytical capacity and diagnostic ability
Proficiency with tools like Python SQL or JMP for tracking manufacturing yields and analyzing process variations.
Ability to sit or stand for 12 hours at a time.
Strong communication skills both written and oral.
Great work ethic and willingness to work in a structured production environment.
Ability to multi-task and approach tasks with detail-oriented manner.
Required to wear a cleanroom suit and/or proper safety personal protective equipment.
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- 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.
ITAR
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.
RSU Eligible
This position is eligible to receive restricted stock unit (RSU) awards and cash bonuses solely at MACOMs discretion subject to individual and company performance.
Hourly Range
The Hourly Range for this position is $37.00 $50.00 per hour. 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.
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.
Required Experience:
IC
