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Epitaxial Material Development Intern
Job Location:
Job Location:
Lowell, MA - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 20 - 47
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
6 October 2026 (10 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
3 January 2027
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!
Thin Films Intern
Role Overview:
Intern will get hands on experience with state-of-the-art semiconductor material deposition using Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) with an emphasis on GaN based materials. Additionally they will use various characterization techniques to assess the grown films structural and electrical qualities. This includes but is not limited to atomic force microscopy (AFM) along with Hall Effect and Lehighton measurements.
Candidate will be given a personalized project to work on that has the potential to impact business order to succeed in this project they will receive ongoing training and mentorship. This work will culminate in a final poster presentation alongside their fellow interns.
Essential Role Functions and Responsibilities:
Thin film vapor deposition with a focus on molecular beam epitaxy (MBE)
Assist with the operation and maintenance of various instruments used for the post-growth analysis of semiconductor materials (Contactless Sheet Resistivity Hall Effect measurements AFM)
Record document and track wafers and perform post-growth analysis.
Assist with repairs maintenance and general upkeep of the deposition equipment.
Required Education: Currently enrolled in a Bachelors degree program in electrical engineering applied physics materials engineering or mechanical engineering and at least in their 3rd year of college study.
Preferred Skillset: Experience with any of the following is highly desired:
Vacuum equipment
Cleanroom work
Semiconductor physics
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to work safely in laboratory settings including semiconductor processing and materials growth areas and clean room facilities. Must be capable of working around toxic and hazardous materials with appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.
During the 12 weeks each Intern will:
Be given an individual and well-defined project with set outcome goals
Gain hands on experience
Receive excellent training and ongoing supervision
Be invited to attend an intern webinar series
Attend networking/social events
Attend and present at Poster Session about each Interns project successes and pitfalls
Receive formal written feedback
Special Requirements:
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 Hourly Range for this position is $20 $47 per hour. Actual salary offered to candidate will depend on several factors including but not limited to work location relevant candidates experience education and specific knowledge skills and abilities.
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.
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
MACOM designs and manufactures high-performance semiconductor products for the Telecommunications, Industrial and Defense, and Data Center industries.
