Test Engineer, Senior

Company Overview: MACOM designs and manufactures semiconductor products for Data Center, Telecommunication, and Industrial and Defense applications. Headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, MACOM has design centers and sales offices throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. MACOM is certified to the ISO9001 international quality standard and ISO14001 environmental management standard.

MACOM has more than 75 years of application expertise with multiple design centers, Si, GaAs, and InP fabrication, manufacturing, assembly and test, and operational facilities throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Click here to view our facilities. https://www.macom.com/. In addition, MACOM offers foundry services that represents a key core competency within our business.

MACOM sells and distributes products globally via a sales channel comprised of a direct field sales force, authorized sales representatives, and leading industry distributors. Our sales team is trained across all of our products to give our customers insights into our entire portfolio.

Sr. Test Engineer Job Description:

• Develop Automated Test system(s) to be used for MACOM products.
• Perform Calibration, debug test systems, test and troubleshoot RF devices / modules using automated / manual test stations and implementing the required solutions
• Analyze test data and write formal reports on findings
• Document new test procedures as required.
• Partner with product engineering, yield engineering, and R&D to ensure effective new product introductions as well as consistent device performance and quality.
• Participate in strategic planning including RF test tool selection and test development.
• Drive innovation, sustain and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts through the matrixed team to maximize product quality, minimize manufacturing cycle time, and ensure first pass qualification success for each program
• Support and train test technicians how to perform various written test procedures.

Technical Background:

• Strong knowledge of common RF components such as splitters, attenuators, amplifiers and frequency converters and their general RF performance characteristics.
• Solid theoretical understanding of RF test and measurement principles.
• Working knowledge of applied statistics (SPC/DOE) and structured problem-solving methods such as 8D, and 5 whys.
• Experience with database queries and statistical data analysis using software packages such as JMP
• Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership, capable of driving tasks with minimal supervision (but recognizing when to seek help), desire to learn, and thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment
• Able to analyze parametric data and make sense of what it represents in the real world
• Basic software experience (writing, editing, debugging scripts, Phython, LabView, C, C++ etc.)

Qualifications:

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Physics or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of experience across all aspects of RF devices, testing, test planning and developing test stations.
• Strong interpersonal, communication skills and teamwork.
• Previous experience with designing automated test systems for various types of hardware.
• Strong documentation skills to track and root cause non-conforming hardware.
• 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 Salary Range for this position is $70,000 – $140,000. 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.

This position is eligible to receive restricted stock unit (RSU) awards and cash bonuses, solely at MACOM’s 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

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.