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Senior CVD Process Engineer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Durham, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
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Posted:
8 August 2026 (21 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
5 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!
Senior CVD Process Engineer
Job Description:
In this critical role you will be responsible for the CVD Diffusion and Implant processes within MACOMs internal semiconductor fab. The product portfolio includes GaN GaAs Si and InP based technologies. Responsibilities include development continuous improvement and sustaining processes all in close partnership with Device and Integration Engineering as well as Business Unit design teams. You will be expected to define and set deliverables plan resources and achieve desired results. Excellent judgment expertise in semiconductor processing and an optimistic can-do approach are essential to success in this role. The position reports to the Director of Engineering.
Overview:
As a member of the process engineering team the Thin Film Process Engineer will be responsible for sustaining existing and Diodes and developing new processes in the area of CVD/PVD ALD Deposition in the MACOM wafer fab located in RTP NC.
Prerequisite Skills and Experience:
- Solid handson experience with thin film deposition processing in a semiconductor manufacturing environment
- Working knowledge of CVD/PVD ALD thin film deposition tools including process objectives hardware fundamentals and typical failure modes.
- Familiarity with process control concepts and statistical analysis
- Ability to interpret and act on process and tool data to resolve yield defect or performance issues
- Effective communication skills both written and verbal.
- Willingness to work in a cleanroom environment.
- Ability to work constructively with a cross-functional Team of Fab Operations Quality Facilities Equipment Engineering and Technicians.
Additional Desirable Skills:
- Familiarity with semiconductor process integration requirements including interactions with lithography deposition dry etch and clean steps
- Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools and methodologies (e.g. control charts Cp/Cpk analysis DOE).
- Basic coding or scripting skills (e.g. Python MATLAB or R) to support data analysis and SPC automation.
- Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g. JMP Tableau or Power BI).
- Understanding of Design of Experiments (DOE) and root cause analysis techniques (e.g. 5 Whys Fishbone diagrams).
- Improve Automation Data collection and Mean Time to Detect (MTTD) to set up Product and Process checks.
- Ability to provide guidance to non-exempt and exempt personnel.
- Exposure to Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing principles.
Job Qualifications:
- BS or MS degree in Engineering or Physics with at least 5 years of CVD experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge in compound semiconductor processes for high frequency applications.
- Familiarity with typical materials systems for compound semiconductor.
- Strong understanding of semiconductor device physics and IC processing data mining and statistics SPC DOE Lean manufacturing Six Sigma and structured problem solving.
- Must have a proven track record of solving technical problems project ownership meeting deadlines and multitasking.
- Must display a strong sense of ownership drive and dedication to continuous improvement.
- Must display an enthusiastic boldness for taking on aggressive goals and a commitment to achieving them.
- Must possess the ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams to improve processes.
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills including technical writing for summarizing data and findings writing process and equipment specifications and work instructions.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Due to ITAR restrictions must be US citizen or Permanent Resident.
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.
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:
Senior IC
