Embedded Hardware/Controls Intern

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!

Embedded Hardware Design Intern Role Overview: As a member of the RF Pallet Design team, the Embedded Hardware Intern will work alongside experienced engineers providing mentoring, guidance, and introductions to colleagues.

This Internship with MACOM will help the Intern to gain valuable work experience in a key discipline, build professional relationships, and take ownership of a business-critical project.

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

Requirements: Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar.

Prerequisite Skills and Experience:

• Understanding of microprocessor-controlled systems that incorporate voltage regulators, various sensors, and communication protocols.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex technical problems with the guidance of Senior level engineers.
• Ability to work with a team including layout engineers, mechanical engineers, process engineers, and electrical engineers.
• Ability to work in a lab environment to test and verify circuit designs.
• Must be able to clearly communicate both verbally and in writing.

Additional Desirable Skills:

• Power supply design implementation, verification
• Analog control circuit design and testing
• State machine design with analog and digital controls
• I2C, SPI, CAN interface design
• Design circuitry around various instrumentation op-amps, latch logic circuits
• Design circuitry using power controllers, RF device sequencers
• Design circuity using temperature sensors, envelope detectors
• Design power supply and control filtering circuits

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 +1-978-656-2500 or email HR_[email protected]. 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.