About the role#
This internship focuses on GaN and GaAs MMIC technologies at the MACOM fabrication facility in Lowell, Massachusetts. You will gain hands-on experience solving engineering problems that bridge materials science, device physics, and manufacturing. The role involves working on an individual, well-defined project with clear goals, supported by training and supervision.
What you'll do#
- Design and implement manufacturing routes for GaN and GaAs MMIC technologies.
- Design and run experiments to improve device performance or manufacturing yields.
- Collect and analyze in-line data to understand process splits or yield excursions.
- Create and deliver presentations on your proposals and experimental results.
- Collaborate with teams in Operations, Process Engineering, Quality, and Product Engineering.
- Participate in an intern webinar series, networking events, and a final poster session.
What you'll need#
- You are entering your senior year of a BS program or are currently enrolled in graduate studies (MS or Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
- Coursework or experience in semiconductor fabrication, device physics, and materials characterization.
- Proficiency with data analysis techniques and statistics software such as JMP or Minitab.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- You are self-directed, organized, and manage your time well.
- Due to ITAR regulations, this position is open only to U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens, nationals, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted asylum or refugee status).
Location & details#
- Location: Lowell, Massachusetts.
- Work modality: On-site.
- This is a full-time, paid internship with a rolling term.
About MACOM
MACOM designs and manufactures semiconductor products for the telecommunications, data center, industrial, and aerospace markets. Founded in 1950, the company produces RF, microwave, and millimeter wave solutions along with optoelectronics. It maintains a global presence with its headquarters in Lowell, Massachusetts, and multiple facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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