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MMIC Yield Improvement intern
Job Location:
Job Location:
Durham, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
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Posted:
6 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
3 January 2027
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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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!
Integration Engineering Intern
We are seeking a motivated and curious Engineering Intern to join our Integration Engineering team. This internship offers hands-on experience in solving real-world engineering challenges contributing to active projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Intern will gain exposure to the full product flow and be able to contribute/lead improvement projects.
During the 12-week internship each intern will:
Be assigned a well-defined engineering project with clear objectives deliverables and measurable success criteria.
Gain hands-on experience in semiconductor manufacturing and process engineering.
Work closely with experienced engineers and technical mentors.
Participate in technical training sessions and professional development workshops.
Attend intern networking and social events.
Present project results lessons learned and recommendations during the end-of-program Poster Session.
Receive formal performance feedback and career development guidance.
Responsibilities
Analyze manufacturing yield and process data to identify opportunities for yield improvement and defect reduction.
Utilize Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) systems and defect classification tools to identify and characterize process-induced defects.
Investigate defect trends and perform root cause analysis using statistical and engineering methodologies.
Develop and execute experiments to evaluate process improvements and verify corrective actions.
Create reports dashboards and technical presentations to communicate findings and recommendations.
Collaborate with Process Engineering Manufacturing Yield Enhancement Quality and Product Engineering teams.
Drive an individual improvement project and present results to engineering leadership.
Minimum Qualifications
Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelors Masters or Ph.D. degree in:
o Materials Science and Engineering
o Electrical Engineering
o Physics
o Chemical Engineering
o Related engineering discipline
Basic understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes and device fundamentals.
Experience with laboratory test or process equipment through coursework research or prior internships.
Familiarity with data analysis statistical methods and problem-solving techniques.
Ability to manage project tasks and meet established milestones.
Preferred Qualifications
Coursework or project experience in semiconductor fabrication microelectronics materials characterization or device physics.
Experience with statistical analysis tools such as JMP Minitab Python MATLAB R or Excel.
Knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE) Statistical Process Control (SPC) or Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
Familiarity with yield analysis failure analysis or defect inspection techniques.
Exposure to automated inspection systems image analysis or manufacturing process monitoring.
Desired Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Effective organizational and project management skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data-driven decision making.
Ability to present technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Curiosity initiative and a continuous improvement mindset.
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.
